Millbrae City Council adopts no-confidence resolution calling on Sheriff Christina Corpus to resign

Millbrae City Council on Jan. 28 adopted a resolution stating its position of no confidence in San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus and calling on her to resign.

The 5-0 vote followed public comment from current and former deputies, labor representatives and residents, and a council discussion that referenced an independent investigative report into the sheriff’s executive office. Vice Mayor Holiver moved the resolution and it passed on a unanimous roll call: Councilmembers Nguyen, Riley and Rinaldi and Mayor Mary Fung all voted in favor.

The resolution was introduced by Mayor Mary Fung, who said she brought the item forward after meeting deputies and command staff and hearing concerns about communication and leadership at the sheriff’s executive level. “This item is on the agenda tonight ... because of the men and women who are in uniform every day,” Fung said when presenting the item for discussion.

Why it matters: Speakers at the meeting said the independent investigation and related actions by county leadership have harmed morale and threatened public safety by prompting staff departures. Several speakers described allegations documented in the county-commissioned investigative report and urged local officials to act.

Public comments: More than a dozen speakers addressed the council during the item. Vanessa Lemos Tapia, identifying herself as a community member, urged the council to support the resolution and to “stand up for what’s right for Millbrae,” saying deputies “deserve leadership that empowers them.”

Elliot Storch, a detective with the sheriff’s office and secretary of the Deputy Sheriffs Association, told the council that the association views the sheriff as “unfit to continue” and asked the council to support deputies by voting no confidence. Julie Lin, representing the San Mateo Labor Council, called on the council to join other jurisdictions and formalize a vote demanding leadership change.

Not all public comment supported removal. Several callers and speakers, including James Johnson and Carl Perrault, expressed support for Sheriff Corpus and described recent crime statistics and hiring successes they attributed to her leadership.

Council discussion and context: Councilmembers who supported the measure cited the independent investigator’s findings and described an erosion of trust and morale in the sheriff’s office. Vice Mayor Holiver said the report “speaks for itself” and pointed to alleged retaliation and disciplinary actions documented in the inquiry. Councilmember Rinaldi said he had discussed the matter with deputies and command staff and said the resolution was intended to support front‑line personnel.

Outcome and next steps: The council adopted the resolution by a unanimous 5-0 roll call. The resolution is a formal expression of the City of Millbrae’s position and asks the sheriff to resign. It does not compel county action; responsibility for the sheriff’s employment and any further county-level disciplinary or investigative steps lies with county authorities.

The council record shows extensive public engagement on the item and the city will file the adopted resolution with county officials as part of the meeting minutes.

Ending: The council’s vote mirrors similar actions taken or considered by other local jurisdictions and reflects heightened scrutiny of county executive leadership following the investigative report. The city noted the vote was taken to show public support for deputies who serve Millbrae residents.