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ATTY/RESO.0006/CC RESO SAN MATEO COUNTY MEASURE A REV: 02-05-25 VR Page 1 of 1 RESOLUTION NO.16279 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY STATING THE CITY’S SUPPORT FOR SAN MATEO COUNTY MEASURE A, ON THE BALLOT MARCH 4, 2025 WHEREAS, on November 13, 2024, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors released a 400-page independent investigation (“Report”) of the Sheriff sustaining several allegations including that Sheriff Corpus and her executive team have engaged in retaliation and intimidation, exceeded and/or abused their authority, and that the Sheriff has uttered and texted racial and homophobic slurs in the workplace; and WHEREAS, on November 18, 2024, San Mateo County Congressional and Legislative leaders issued a statement calling for Sheriff Corpus to resign as a result of the Report; and WHEREAS, on November 19, 2024, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors introduced an Ordinance to amend the County Charter granting the Board of Supervisors the authority through December 31, 2028 the authority on a 4/5 vote to remove an elected Sheriff for cause; and WHEREAS, on December 3, 2024, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors officially passed the Ordinance and called for a special election to be held on March 4, 2025 throughout the County of San Mateo, with the Ordinance becoming “Measure A”; and WHEREAS, the findings that were sustained in the Report do not reflect the standards that our community wants in their law enforcement personnel; and WHEREAS, we believe in the principle that no one is above the law, and public officials must uphold the highest standards of integrity and accountability. Accountability is not only a cornerstone of good governance but also a necessary foundation for maintaining public confidence in our institutions; and WHEREAS, Measure A represents a commitment to transparency, ethical leadership, and effective oversight within the Sheriff’s Office. By enacting this measure, we aim to ensure that public safety is administered with fairness, equity, and respect for the diverse communities we serve. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY, that the Redwood City Council stands in support of Measure A, a vital initiative to restore integrity and accountability to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office. This measure is essential to protecting our community and upholding the shared values that define the City of Redwood City.