California sheriffs and DAs are getting a rare political perk — 6-year terms

California sheriffs and DAs are getting a rare political perk — 6-year terms

In summary The San Mateo County sheriff is in hot water and facing removal. If she hangs on, she’ll benefit from a little-noticed California law that changed the dates of local elections. A Bay Area sheriff facing imminent removal will get an extra two years in office if the move to oust her fails because of a little-noticed change in California law that moved the dates for local law enforcement elections.  San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Cor…