Some San Mateo County leaders on Wednesday placed their support behind a controversial ballot measure that could result in the removal of Sheriff Christina Corpus from office. The leaders who spoke out said they supported Corpus when she ran for office and her vision for the department but now say they want her to resign or have her removed from office.

After months of calls for embattled San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus to step down, voters now have the opportunity to take matters into their own hands. A culture of intimidation, retaliation and corruption--allegations made against Corpus that have led to countywide calls for her resignation.