San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus has filed a petition to halt a March election that could allow the Board of Supervisors to remove her from office due to allegations of misconduct. The election aims to modify the charter to enable removal 'for good cause'. Corpus argues the election should occur in November 2026, claiming current laws restrict charter measures to general statewide elections. She views this as a challenge to the voters' rights.
County Attorney John Nibbelin rebuffs Corpus' petition as lacking merit, asserting that it seeks to prevent county residents from voting on a crucial charter amendment. He states, 'The petition lacks merit, both as to law, which it misapplies, and to the facts, which it misconstrues.' Nibbelin expresses confidence that the court will deny Corpus' motion and that the election will proceed as planned.
In response to her challenges, Corpus previously declared, 'If you want a sheriff out, you hold a recall.' She labeled the upcoming election measure as a 'blatant attempt to go around the voters', suggesting that her opposition fears they would lose a recall vote. This indicates her belief in the legitimacy of direct voter involvement over legislative intervention in her removal.
The controversy stems from a comprehensive report by retired Judge LaDoris Cordell, revealing that 'lies, secrecy, intimidation, retaliation, conflicts of interests and abuses of authority are the hallmarks of the Corpus administration.' This substantiates the claims leading to the proposed charter amendment and highlights serious concerns regarding Corpus's leadership and decision-making.
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