Sheriff’s election

The Sheriff's Office needs a new building. They have been in the aging and obsolete Hall of Justice for decades. Over the years, rearranging space to accommodate the growing office. The new building will not only give the Sheriff's Office the much-needed room and space for now and the future, but it will have the ancillary benefit of boosting Office morale. (“Morale,” a Corpus talking point) Who wouldn't like to have a modern and spacious workspace to call home?

Very true about labor negotiations. The Sheriff's labor unions negotiate their contract (MOU) with the county representatives, not the Sheriff himself. Though, it's not unusual for a Sheriff to voice support during contract negotiations.

Thanks for your letter, Mr. Baylock. It comes down to Bolanos having a 6 year track record as San Mateo County Sheriff vs. Corpus with less than a year of experience as Millbrae police chief. I’d prefer Corpus receive her on-the-job training in Millbrae long enough to establish a track record of effectiveness before considering her for Sheriff. Bolanos is doing a great job keeping San Mateo County one of the safest in our region.

This is a well written and thoughtful editorial. But I'd trade a better communicator for Sheriff Balonos who has a proven record of keeping us safe in our current "defund and demoralize" the police environment. Each police officer needs to know that the Chief has their back when faced with a spilt second decision to save someone's life or their own. Since Sheriff Bolanos already has the trust of his officers and the people of San Mateo County, why risk electing a less experienced Sheriff.

@Joseph Baylock

Joe, Corpus knows the ins and outs of what you wrote and you need not worry about her replacing Carlos - who had his trip and Munks - to the Nevada Massage Parlor, err - Rehab Center funded by tax payers.

Corpus will be our next Sheriff.