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Deputies and residents urge supervisors to remove sheriff, cite retaliation and morale issues
Summary
Active‑duty and retired deputies and some residents urged the San Mateo County supervisors to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus, citing alleged retaliation, morale problems, and a lack of trust within the sheriff's office.
Several speakers who identified themselves as current or former members of the sheriff's office and community residents urged the board to vote to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus for cause.
Sergeant David Weidner, who described 25 years of service, said deputies and the community deserve leadership rooted in "honor, truth, and accountability" and urged supervisors to "vote yes on the removal of Sheriff Christina Corpus." Several others recounted instances they characterized as retaliation, wrongful personnel actions, or workplace dysfunction and said removal would allow the county to rebuild trust.
Speakers in favor of removal also asked supervisors to use the opportunity to appoint independent oversight and to conduct an inclusive process selecting a replacement to stabilize the department and protect public safety.
