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San Mateo County Superior Court Judge Nicole Healy ruled that the March 4 special election on Measure A — a ballot measure that would allow county supervisors to oust Sheriff Christina Corpus — is legal and can move forward despite Corpus’ protests.
Corpus, who has been accused by the Board of Supervisors of abuse of power, retaliation against employees and corruption, filed a complaint on Jan. 10 seeking to halt the election. Corpus and her attorneys argued that the election should not have been scheduled for March 4 because the ballot measure would represent a “substantial change” to the county charter. They argue that can only take place at a general election — the next one being in November 2026. […]
