California State Assembly Democratic Caucus
11/18/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/18/2024 16:00
San Mateo County Congressional and Legislative Leaders Issue Statement Calling for the Resignation of Sheriff Christina Corpus
For immediate release:
Monday, November 18, 2024
- David Burruto
- District Director
- 650-349-2200
- [email protected]
As elected leaders in San Mateo County, we are collectively calling for the resignation of Christina Corpus as Sheriff of San Mateo County.
The turmoil that is engulfing the Sheriff's Office is continuing to damage the organization and its members, jeopardize public safety and is exposing local taxpayers to avoidable liabilities.
Every day, the people of San Mateo County rely upon the Sheriff's Office for essential services. Public safety is in the hands of the Sheriff and the staff who operate the County jail and provide law enforcement for numerous cities as well as the Court. Our community deserves trustworthy, ethical and collaborative leaders - especially from those who are sworn to protect us and uphold the law.
Retired Judge LaDoris Cordell released an independent report about "lies, secrecy, intimidation, retaliation, conflicts of interests and abuses of authority…" in the Sheriff's Office. This damning report coupled with the dismissals and resignations of the entire command staff of the Sheriff's Office demonstrate that this is an agency in crisis.
Our county can no longer afford the chaos and failed leadership of Christina Corpus. Our communities deserve better.