San Mateo Supervisors Vote on Sheriff Removal

San José is set to hold a special election for the District 3 council seat, following the resignation of Torres amid serious criminal charges, including child molestation. The election could occur as soon as April, potentially allowing Mayor Matt Mahan to gain a majority on the council if a business-aligned candidate wins. Meanwhile, in San Mateo County, the Board of Supervisors is pushing for a ballot measure that would permit them to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus due to a scandal involving her alleged misconduct and a damaging report detailing abuses within her office. This unprecedented move, if approved, would empower the board to oust an elected sheriff with a four-fifths vote until 2028. Calls for Corpus to resign have intensified, with significant political figures joining the demand, yet she remains defiant against the accusations. The board plans to vote on the proposal at their next meeting on December 3, 2023.