Embattled San Mateo County Sheriff Could Be Ousted Tuesday as Board Holds Special Meeting

San Mateo County sheriff removed by Board of Supervisors

Capping nearly a year of turmoil over allegations of corruption, retaliation and abuse of power, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus from office effective immediately. Undersheriff Dan Perea will carry out Corpus’ duties until a replacement is named or voted on. Corpus, elected in 2022 as the county’s first Latina sheriff, is now the first sheriff in California to be removed by a…

San Mateo County unanimously votes to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus

"This isn't about accountability, it's about control," the sheriff said.

For the first time, a California county removed its sheriff over misconduct allegations

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus after allegations of nepotism conflicting relationships in her office.

San Mateo County Board of Supervisors removes Sheriff Christina Corpus from office

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 today (October 14) to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus from office, concluding a months-long process established under Measure A — the voter-approved County Charter amendment allowing the Board to remove an elected sheriff for cause. This decision represents the final step in a process that began in March 2025, when 84 percent of San Mateo County voters approved Measure A to strengthen oversight…

This Bay Area county has ousted its scandal-plagued sheriff in an historic vote

Supervisors in San Mateo County voted 5-0 to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus from office.

San Mateo County Supervisors Cast Final Vote, Ousting Sheriff Christina Corpus

Embattled San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus, who has spent the last year defiantly refusing calls to resign, faced a final vote by county supervisors Tuesday, who voted unanimously for her removal.The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting Tuesday morning to vote on whether to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus. Following a public comment session, and a closed session to discuss confidential matters, the supervisors to…