Measure A sees 24% voter turnout in San Mateo County

In a press statement made by Corpus the day following the election, the sheriff said, “unfortunately, the vote took place at an off-cycle election” and felt a small portion of registered voters participated.  

The most recent countywide special election that did not include a statewide race was a special election in 2011 to elect a new member of the Board of Supervisors that was consolidated with three school district measures, Chief Elections Officer Mark Church said. The turnout for that election was 26%. 

The next update will be published March 10 by 4:30 p.m. Following reports will be posted 4:30 p.m. March 12 and 14. The election will be certified April 3. 

Once the board approves the election results, the amended charter will become effective 10 days later, then a public hearing in front of supervisors may proceed, likely no earlier than April 22.

Dissatisfaction in Corpus’ tenure has grown significantly in the past year, including deputies and sergeants raising concern over union busting and a scathing independent investigation into her administration by retired Judge LaDoris Cordell. The investigation resulted in an over-400-page report detailing evidence of corruption, nepotism and retaliation. 

The District Attorney’s Office is investigating the alleged criminal offenses outlined in the report, and will be releasing its findings soon. 

No information on Corpus’ possible successor, and how they would be chosen, has been discussed publicly by county officials or Sheriff’s Office personnel.

Note to readers: This story was changed to correct a mistake in the vote total, and the number of yes votes.