Editorial: Open up secret Sheriff Corpus removal hearings now
Briefly

San Mateo County's removal proceedings for Sheriff Christina Corpus necessitate public visibility and transparency. The First Amendment Coalition has threatened litigation unless the county opens hearings to the public. The county's quasi-judicial process should be transparent, aligning with voters' expectations. The Board of Supervisors has the responsibility to establish a fair process to evaluate Corpus’ performance without secrecy. Recent actions have kept the basis for removal hidden, and transparency is essential to maintain the integrity of the proceedings, reinforcing the principle that justice must be observed.
The removal of Sheriff Christina Corpus should be conducted publicly with full transparency, not behind closed doors, as elected official proceedings require openness.
The county has established a quasi-judicial proceeding that requires sunshine, as a public process is morally, ethically, and legally correct.
The voters entrusted the Board of Supervisors to ensure a fair process for evaluating Corpus' performance, not to conduct secretive proceedings.
County supervisors are responsible for the rules and must ensure transparency, which is crucial for the appearance of justice in public proceedings.
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