In a statement to this news organization, Corpus denied the reassignments were an act of retaliation. At the press conference, sheriff unions and county leaders endorsed Measure A.
Should the sheriff be removed, the Board of Supervisors would have 30 days to appoint a replacement or call a special election. If the board fails to act, the county elections officer will call the special election, according to the San Mateo County charter. The complaint is the latest development in a protracted political drama centered on Corpus. In response to the allegations, the county commissioned an independent audit led by retired Judge LaDoris Cordell.
In November, the county released a page report that alleged Corpus had an inappropriate relationship with her former chief of staff, retaliated against officers and employees, and used racist and homophobic slurs in the workplace. The report also cited the possession of rifles with silencers and questionable real estate dealings.
Meanwhile, the city of San Mateo became the third in the county to unanimously pass a resolution of no confidence in Corpus, following Millbrae earlier this week and San Carlos last November. The latest legal case against Corpus comes from former Captain Brian Philip, who filed a complaint alleging retaliation by the sheriff, mainly for his refusal to arrest union president Carlos Tapia for alleged timecard fraud.
Philip, who resigned last year, alleged that both Corpus and Assistant Sheriff Victor Aenlle, her former chief of staff, were involved in the retaliation. In January, Corpus filed a petition to halt the March election. Both cases are pending. By Ryan Macasero rmacasero bayareanewsgroup. Share this: Click to share on Facebook Opens in new window Click to share on Twitter Opens in new window Click to print Opens in new window Click to email a link to a friend Opens in new window Click to share on Reddit Opens in new window.
