Christina Corpus
Christina Corpus | |
|---|---|
| Sheriff of San Mateo County, California | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Carlos Bolanos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1970 or 1971 (age 53–54)[1] |
| Education | Master of Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership, University of San Diego 2021; Bachelor of Law Enforcement, Union Institute and University College of San Mateo; City College of San Francisco[2] |
Christina Corpus (born 1970 or 1971 (age 53–54)[1]) is the current and 26th sheriff of San Mateo County, California.[3] Elected in 2022, Corpus is the first Latina and first woman Sheriff of San Mateo County.
Early life and career
[edit]Corpus's parents were immigrants from Nicaragua and Mexico. Corpus was raised by a single mother.
In 1995, Corpus became a receptionist at the San Mateo County Department of Child Support Services. She became a caseworker and then successfully applied to be a corrections officer with the sheriff's office, including in the Women's Correctional Facility.[2]
Corpus was promoted to sheriff's deputy and advanced through the ranks to captain. She was commander of the North Fair Oaks bureau, the K-9 unit, operations bureau, and others. In 2022, she was a captain and chief of police for the city of Millbrae.[4]
Sheriff
[edit]In 2022, Corpus ran for Sheriff against the incumbent Carlos Bolanos. In the June 2022 primary election, Corpus won 57% of the vote, winning the contest outright and avoiding another election in November 2022.[5][6] Corpus assumed office on January 3, 2023.
| June 2022 San Mateo County Sheriff[7] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % |
| Christina Corpus | 82,622 | 57% |
| Carlos Bolanos | 62,626 | 43% |
| Heinz Puschendorf | 62 | 0% |
| Majority | 19,996 | 14% |
In July 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Corpus to the Board of State and Community Corrections.[8][9] She resigned on November 21, 2024.[10]
In November 2024, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors released an independent report by retired judge LaDoris Cordell investigating allegations against Corpus.[11] The allegations included abusing power, creating a toxic work environment, retaliation, and using homophobic and racist slurs. It also found that she eliminated a sworn law enforcement position to create a special job paying more than $200,000 for her unqualified boyfriend Victor Aenlle while repeatedly lying about their relationship, concluding "[I]t is also clear that that relationship has led Sheriff Corpus to relinquish control of the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office to Victor Aenlle, someone who has far more experience as a Coldwell Banker associate real estate broker than he has in law enforcement. Indeed, Aenlle has no experience running a law enforcement agency."[12][13] Corpus denied the accusations but declined to provide testimony under oath or answer questions.[14] Allegations about Aenlle's conflict of interest and unauthorized carrying of a Sheriff's badge were denied by Aenlle.[15]
In November 2024, minutes before the release of the independent report, Corpus ordered the arrest of the president of the Deputy Sheriff's union.[16] In December 2024, the County district attorney threw out the case and said that there "was no basis to believe any violation of law had occurred", and that the individual should not have been arrested.[16]
In November 2024, all five captains in the Sheriff's Department called on Corpus to resign,[17] as did her sergeants and lieutenants.[18]
On December 3, 2024, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved a special election for March 2025 where a majority of voters could give the Board of Supervisors the authority to remove the Sheriff from office.[19] The authority would require four of the five supervisors to vote to remove a sheriff "for good cause."[20]
On January 6, 2025, Corpus filed a $10 million claim against San Mateo County accusing the county of discrimination, harassment and defamation.[21] The county responded that the claim lacked any merit.[22]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Mibach, Emily (2022-05-28). "Sheriff's candidate worked her way up the ranks — profile of candidate Christina Corpus". Palo Alto Daily Post. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
- ^ a b "Meet Christina Corpus, San Mateo County's first Latina sheriff". Climate Online Redwood City. 2023-01-19. Archived from the original on 2023-02-04. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ Driscoll, Curtis (2023-01-12). "New sheriff gets to work in San Mateo County". San Mateo Daily Journal. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ Worthington, Leah (2022-05-11). "Voter guide: Christina Corpus aims to change sheriff's office culture through community-based policing and transparency". The Almanac. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
- ^ Worthington, Leah; Iracheta, Michelle (2022-06-18). "Incumbent San Mateo County sheriff concedes to challenger Christina Corpus". The Almanac (Menlo Park). Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ Fernandez, Lisa (2022-06-15). "California's first two Latina sheriffs beat incumbents in stunning upset". KTVU FOX 2. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ "June 7, 2022 Election Results | San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder & Elections - ACRE". smcacre.gov. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ "Sheriff Appointed To State Board Overseeing Jails". SFGATE. 2024-07-13. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
- ^ "Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.12.24". Governor of California. 2024-07-12. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
- ^ "Minutes Board Of State And Community Corrections Meeting" (PDF). www.bscc.ca.gov. November 21, 2024. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-12-12. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ^ Tokofsky, Peter (2024-11-13). "Report calls for Sheriff Corpus to resign". Coastside News. Retrieved 2025-02-05.
- ^ "Timeline: San Mateo County Sheriff Corpus scandal". KRON4. 2024-11-27. Retrieved 2025-02-05.
- ^ Cordell, LaDoris (2024-11-13). "Investigative Report into Allegations of Misconduct by Victor Aenlle, Sheriff Christina Corpus, and Leadership of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office". County of San Mateo Board of Supervisors. Archived from the original on 2024-11-26. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
- ^ Raab, Eleanor (2025-01-09). "San Mateo County denies allegations made in Sheriff's $10M claim". The Almanac. Retrieved 2025-02-05.
- ^ Noyes, Dan (2024-12-14). "EXCLUSIVE: Audio reveals 29 missing pages, facts from San Mateo Co. sheriff audit report". ABC7 San Francisco. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ^ a b "DA throws out charges against deputy's union president – Palo Alto Daily Post". 2024-12-16. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ^ Cartwright, Braden (2024-11-21). "All five captains in sheriff's department call for Corpus to step down (includes text of letter to Corpus) – Palo Alto Daily Post". Palo Alto Daily Post. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ^ Mata, Ana (2024-11-26). "Sergeants, lieutenants call for San Mateo County sheriff's resignation". San Mateo Daily Journal. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ^ Castañeda, Carlos; Fang, Tim (2024-12-03). "San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus faces ballot measure to oust her after supes vote - CBS San Francisco". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ^ "Sheriff asks court to stop election to remove her from office – Palo Alto Daily Post". 2025-01-15. Retrieved 2025-02-05.
- ^ Noyes, Dan (2025-01-07). "Sheriff Corpus files $10M claim against San Mateo County, decries 'old boys' network'". ABC7 San Francisco. Retrieved 2025-02-03.
- ^ Raab, Eleanor (2025-01-09). "San Mateo County denies allegations made in Sheriff's $10M claim". The Almanac. Retrieved 2025-02-15.