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Media Contacts:
Karen Maki, Chair
(650) 346-0467 / [email protected]

Maryann Moise, Southern Vice Chair
(650) 279-7251 / [email protected]

San Mateo County Democratic Party Endorses Measure A

San Mateo County, CA — January 21, 2025 — At their January 16th meeting, the San Mateo County Democratic Central Committee (SMCDCC) endorsed Measure A, calling for a special election on March 4, 2025, granting the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors the authority to remove an elected Sheriff for cause. This action was particularly significant because the SMDCC endorsed Christina Corpus for Sheriff in 2022.

Measure A is a critical issue for the Democratic Party because it represents our commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical governance. As Democrats, we believe in the principle that no one is above the law, and public officials must uphold the highest standards of integrity and accountability.

Sheriff Christina Corpus's conduct, including allegations of lies, secrecy, intimidation, retaliation, conflicts of interest and abuse of authority, is a clear violation of these values. Her actions undermine the trust and respect that the people of San Mateo County expect from their elected leaders. The Democratic Party stands firmly against any behavior that perpetuates inequity, abuses power, or disrespects the diverse communities we serve.

“Measure A, on the March 4 ballot, provides a vital tool to ensure accountability in our county's governance,” said SMCDCC Chair Karen Maki. “By granting the Board of Supervisors the authority to remove an elected sheriff for cause, this measure empowers our community to address this misconduct and restore public trust. It aligns with our core Democratic values of fairness, justice, and a government that works for the people.”

The SMCDCC joins a long list of organizations and legislators endorsing Measure A including the Organization of Sheriff Sergeants, Deputy Sheriff’s Association, San Carlos City Council, SMC Central Labor Council, American Federation of Teachers Local 1481, IBEW Local 617, Teamsters Local 350, United Food & Commercial Workers Local 5, Congress member Mullin and former Congress member Eshoo, State Senator Becker, Former State Senator Hill, Assemblymembers Berman and Papan and many mayors and city council members.

We urge all voters to support Measure A and join us in affirming that San Mateo County deserves leadership that reflects our shared commitment to integrity, equity, and accountability.

About The San Mateo County Democratic Party:

The purpose of the County Democratic Party is to promote and encourage the principles and ideals of the Democratic Party and to represent the California Democratic Party in San Mateo County. The Party’s most powerful and visible action is to endorse local ballot measures and candidates for city council and school boards.

For more information, please visit: https://www.smcdems.org/

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Media Contacts:
April Vargas, (650) 344-1714
Victoria Sanchez De Alba, (650) 270-7810

San Mateo County Democratic Party Opposes Millbrae Council Recall

Supports Councilmembers Angelina Cahalan and Maurice Goodman's Rights to Advocate for Housing Formerly Unhoused Families and Seniors Following County's Purchase of La Quinta Hotel without enduring a recall

SAN MATEO, CA – July 3, 2024 – The San Mateo County (SMC) Democratic Party urges voters to stand against all attempts to recall elected officials who have not engaged in criminal or grossly unethical conduct. The SMC Democratic Party Central Committee reaffirms our pledge to support a "NO" vote in the Millbrae Recall Special Election, as stated in our April 2024 "Resolution in Protest of Millbrae Recall" (see the resolution below).

“Millbrae Councilmembers Angelina Cahalan and Maurice Goodman face an unjust recall due to their support for the San Mateo County purchase of La Quinta Hotel to provide permanent housing for formerly unhoused families and seniors," said Karen Maki, Chair of the San Mateo County Democratic Party. “These Councilmembers were simply performing their duties, and their support for this project has led to some disagreement.”

Millbrae voters elected Councilmembers Angelina Cahalan and Maurice Goodman in 2022. When their terms end in 2026, voters will have the opportunity to decide whether they want to reelect them.

Resolution in Protest of Millbrae Recall - Adopted April 18, 2024

WHEREAS the original intent for the recall tool was to create the ability to remove from elected office officials who were engaged in criminal or grossly unethical conduct, and it has become a tool to remove from office those elected officials with whom there is disagreement over decision; and

WHEREAS engaging community members in the recall process requires a level of vitriol in order to make the campaign successful and leads to divisiveness rather than a celebration of the diverse opinions that make an elected body, and community, healthy; and

WHEREAS the City of Millbrae prioritizes addressing disparities, promoting fairness, and providing equal access to resources as outlined in its social equity plan, yet Millbrae Councilmembers Angelina Cahalan and Maurice Goodman, the subjects of the recall, have not been implicated in criminal or grossly unethical behavior, rather face recall due to their support of the San Mateo County purchase of La Quinta Hotel to provide permanent housing for formerly unhoused families and seniors, and the recall effort has divided the community and could deter future candidates from running for office; and

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the San Mateo County Democratic Central Committee protests the recall against Councilmembers Angelina Cahalan and Maurice Goodman and urge Millbrae voters to stand up for these two honorable elected officials; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the San Mateo County Democratic Central Committee urges all voters to stand up against all attempts to recall elected officials who have not engaged in criminal or grossly unethical conduct.

Submitted by:

Alexis Lewis

Diana Reddy

Victoria Sanchez De Alba

About The San Mateo County Democratic Party:

The San Mateo County Democratic Party (SMC Dems) serves to promote Democratic Party candidates for elected office and local measures that are consistent with Democratic Party values. For more information, please visit: https://www.smcdems.org/

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