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RESULTS. (Video to come) From the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting on Thursday, November 6th, 2025 at 1:00pm, as a hybrid meeting with remote comment. Agenda.
Candidates Page (Finalists in bold)
Kenneth Binder
John Doug Davis
David Lazar
Kevin Lee (dropped before interview)
Brian Wynn Huynh Travis
David Weidner
Robert Yick
- Kenneth Binder: Ken currently serves as the Interim Chief of Police for the City of Gilroy. The majority of Ken’s career was served with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office. As Undersheriff, he led all operations for the agency’s $551 million budget and 1,893 sworn and professional staff positions. Ken holds a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration- Finance, and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.
- David Lazar: David is retired from San Francisco Police Department. David’s 33-year career includes serving as Assistant Chief, assigned to over the 35 separate assignments. David served as a California State Police Law Enforcement Explorer and a San Francisco Police Activities League Cadet, attended the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Explorer Academy. He was a student officer at San Francisco City College, a 911 dispatcher for the SFPD, and then a Public Safety Officer for the University of San Francisco.
- Brian Wynn Huynh Travis: Brian currently serves as Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety for the Solano Community College District. Previously, he spent nearly 14 years with the Solano County Sheriff’s Office (550 employees), where he was part of a command staff while leading valued employees. A graduate of the FBI National Academy, Brian holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management and a POST Executive Certificate. Brian is a retired U.S. Army Major with 26 years of service, and successful deployments to Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iraq while leading soldiers in combat zones.
Next Steps: Process for Recruitment and Selection of New Sheriff
- Thursday, Nov. 6th, 2025: Supervisors to interview candidates and identify finalists.
- Monday, Nov. 10th, 2025: Candidate Forum will be held.
- Wednesday, Nov. 12th, 2025: Sheriff’s final selection.
County Opens Recruitment for New Sheriff: Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Applications will be accepted until noon Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. Candidates must live in San Mateo County and meet state requirements for the position, including holding a valid certificate from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, or POST, or demonstrating relevant education and experience. >>> READ MORE
San Mateo County Supervisors Direct Staff to Develop Sheriff Appointment Process: Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
“After a special meeting with nearly 100 comments received from the public about what qualities they want in the County’s next sheriff, the Board of Supervisors directed staff Tuesday evening to pursue an appointment process that emphasizes transparency, accountability and community trust…Under Section 415 of the County Charter, any appointment by the Board must be made by November 13, 2025.”
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Judge Clears Way for San Mateo County to Fill Sheriff Vacancy: Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
“The County of San Mateo may move forward with filling the vacancy in the Office of the Sheriff after a Superior Court judge today rejected former Sheriff Christina Corpus’ petition to halt the process while she challenges her removal from office….” >>> READ MORE
Oct. 28, 2025: Order Denying Petitioner’s Motion for Equitable Relief; Case No. 25-CIV-04319
More on San Mateo County Sheriff Corpus Removal on Coastside Buzz
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