Supervisors Will Appoint New SMC Sheriff, No Special Election Will Be Held

SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA — The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted 3 to 2 Tuesday to appoint a new sheriff rather than hold a special election after they unanimously removed the sheriff earlier this month.

The Board of Supervisors voted to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus on Oct. 14.

Following a special meeting and nearly 100 public comments, the Board of Supervisors directed staff Tuesday to pursue an appointment process.

Board Vice President Noelia Corzo along with Supervisors Ray Mueller and Lisa Gauthier voted for an appointment process. Board President David Canepa and Supervisor Jackie Speier voted no.

Applications for county sheriff are open until Wednesday. The public will meet final candidates before a selection is made by Nov. 13.

This follows an earlier Superior Court judge's ruling, which denied former Sheriff Corpus's request to pause the replacement process as she contests her removal.

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