San Mateo County, CA – Fixin’ San Mateo County strongly urges Sheriff Christina Corpus to remove her objection to the public release of the 59-page Notice of Intent to Remove the Sheriff (NOI). At today’s special meeting, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus from office, based on the allegations delineated…
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Fixin’ San Mateo County Calls for Immediate Action Following Apparent Passage of Measure A
Today, the voters of San Mateo County took a historic step toward accountability and transparency in law enforcement. With the apparent passage of Measure A, the Board of Supervisors now has the authority to remove the county sheriff—ensuring that no one is above the law. This victory marks a turning point for our community, and…
Fixin’ San Mateo County Statement on Ballot Measure A
Redwood City, CA – San Mateo County has faced significant challenges in its Sheriff’s Office, from mass resignations to widespread declarations of no confidence in Sheriff Christina Corpus. Employees in the Sheriff’s Office are experiencing difficult working conditions impacting their morale, the ability to do their jobs, and putting stress on their own families. These…
San Mateo County needs AB 1185 for transparent and accountable governance
This guest column by Fixin’ SMC Chair Jim Lawrence urges the Board of Supervisors to fully implement the provisions of AB 1185.
Press Statement on Inspector General for Sexual Assault at the San Mateo County Jail
Redwood City, CA – Jim Lawrence, Chair of Fixin’ San Mateo County, issued the following statement today in response to Supervisor Noelia Corzo’s announcement that a sexual assault had taken place in the jail and her request for a temporary Inspector General to be brought in to investigate: “I am deeply disturbed at the allegation…
Press Statement on the Cordell Report on the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office
Redwood City, CA – Jim Lawrence, Chair of Fixin’ San Mateo County, issued the following statement today in response to Judge LaDoris Cordell’s recent report on the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office: “I am profoundly alarmed by the findings in Judge LaDoris Cordell’s report, which expose serious issues within the Sheriff’s Office. This report underscores…
Fixin’ SMC Applauds Supervisors’ Decision to Investigate the Sheriff’s Office, Calls for Permanent Inspector General
San Mateo County, CA – Fixin’ San Mateo County (SMC) expresses its support for the recent decision by the Board of Supervisors to hire an Inspector General to investigate the ongoing dispute between the Sheriff’s deputies and the Sheriff’s Office administration. We believe that this action is a necessary step towards resolving the matter transparently,…
Guest opinion: The absence of oversight of our San Mateo County Jail
As residents of San Mateo County, we rely on our elected officials to provide oversight and ensure accountability and transparency in our local institutions. However, recent events have highlighted a concerning gap in oversight regarding the alarming rate of inmate deaths of incarcerated people at the San Mateo County Jail – five deaths since January…
Media Advisory: Board Of Supervisors To Discuss The Future Of Sheriff Oversight In San Mateo County
WHAT In November 2022, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously for a model of independent civilian oversight of the Sheriff’s Office that included a civilian board and an inspector general. For the first time in a year, the County will hear from the Board of Supervisors their position on oversight. The agenda is at https://sanmateocounty.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx …
Media Advisory: Press Conference and Rally for Oversight, September 12
WHAT The Coalition for a Safer San Mateo County is holding a press conference and rally to support independent civilian oversight of the Sheriff’s Office. The rally will be headlined by Redwood City Vice Mayor Lissette Espinoza-Garnica, South San Francisco City Councilmember James Coleman, and Fixin’ San Mateo County Board Chair Jim Lawrence, together with…