A judge in San Mateo County has allowed a measure enabling voters to decide on the Board of Supervisors' ability to remove the sheriff to proceed. Sheriff Christina Corpus, facing corruption allegations, attempted to block Measure A from the March 4 ballot but was denied by the court. The judge clarified that the ruling was solely about the election's timing, not the merits of the allegations or the sheriff's claims of bias. County Attorney John Nibbelin expressed satisfaction with the ruling, which may solidify the measure's support.
The issue presently before the court is a narrow one. The court is not addressing the methodology, substance, merits, or findings of the report submitted by Judge LaDoris Cordell (ret.) to the Board, nor is the court making any findings or determinations regarding the allegations addressed therein.
Under the 'separation of powers doctrine' the 'courts cannot inquire into the impetus or motive behind legislative action,' Healy said in her ruling. Whether, in the exercise of legislative powers, a board acts wisely or unwisely, is no concern of the courts.
From the beginning, we expected the court to agree that the county properly placed Measure A on the ballot for the March 4, 2025, special election,
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