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Votes at a glance: Board directs staff to develop sheriff appointment process (3–2)
Summary
The Board of Supervisors voted 3–2 on Oct. 28 to direct staff to prepare a public appointment process to fill the sheriff vacancy; yes votes came from Supervisors Corzo, Mueller and Gauthier; Supervisors Spear and President Canapa voted no.
Action: Direction to staff to prepare a public appointment process for the San Mateo County sheriff vacancy.
Outcome: Motion passed 3–2. Yes: Supervisor Corzo; Supervisor Mueller; Supervisor Gauthier. No: Supervisor Spear; President Canapa. The vote authorized staff to design outreach and vetting, not to make an immediate appointment.
Key details: Staff proposed advertising immediately, accepting written applications and resumes, using public candidate forums and background checks, and returning finalists to the board for a subsequent vote. County counsel confirmed a court order denied an injunction, allowing the board to choose appointment or a special election in accordance with the county charter.
