San Mateo County’s political landscape is heating up like a Bay Area summer – and we’re here for all the tea.

In a dramatic turn of events, County Supervisors are launching a marathon hearing process to potentially give Sheriff Christina Corpus the boot. Voters already gave them the green light last month, and now they’re crafting a legal-style showdown that’ll stretch out for three and a half months. Talk about government bureaucracy at its finest!

The Allegations

The backstory is juicier than your favorite Netflix drama. A scathing 400-page report alleges Corpus dropped racial and homophobic slurs while simultaneously gifting her alleged romantic partner a six-figure job. As if that wasn’t spicy enough, reports suggest her partner showered her with luxury gifts like $1,200 Louboutin boots and $11,000 diamond earrings.

The Removal Process

The County Supervisors are basically creating the rulebook for sheriff removal in real-time. They’re trying to balance a fair process with protecting potential witnesses from potential retaliation. Corpus’s legal team is already crying foul, arguing the process is biased.

The Stakes

To kick Corpus out, at least four of the five supervisors need to vote in favor. The hearings might be public or private, and witnesses – including potentially anonymous sources – could be called to testify. The political drama is just getting started, and we’re here with our popcorn ready.