"The process of removing Corpus for hiring her alleged boyfriend and harassing her employees has been chaotic enough. While an overwhelming number of residents voted to support a ballot measure that gives the supervisors the power to fire Corpus, there has been discontent about the process the supervisors are using to remove her. Many think that a recall measure would have been a more transparent process, allowing the sheriff to make her case to the public, not the Board of Supervisors."
"Corpus has been secretive since taking office in 2022, stonewalling the press and avoiding public appearances. The Board of Supervisors isn't much better, allowing their county counsel to continuously keep public record requests secret. How much has the removal process cost the taxpayers? They won't say. Even when the county loses in court, as they did in a case involving the cost of the removal, the cost remains a big secret. Secrecy is an indication something is wrong in government."
San Mateo County supervisors must choose whether to appoint a new sheriff or hold an election to replace Christina Corpus. Corpus faces removal after allegedly hiring her boyfriend and harassing employees, and a ballot measure empowered supervisors to fire her. Many residents prefer a recall election for transparency and a public forum for the sheriff's defense. Corpus has avoided press and public appearances since taking office, and supervisors have kept public records secret, including removal costs. Concerns exist about backroom political deals if supervisors appoint a successor. An election would allow voters to choose the replacement and restore public trust.
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