The ordinance calls for a March special election to amend the charter, allowing supervisors to remove a sheriff for misconduct or corruption

San Mateo County supervisors on Tuesday tightened the screws on Sheriff Christina Corpus and their attempts to get her to resign by advancing an ordinance that calls for a special election next spring.

Five Congressional and state leaders from San Mateo County on Monday called upon embattled Sheriff Christina Corpus to resign, saying her continued tenure impacts public safety.