A former ally of San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus testified in a public hearing on Monday that he could not continue to work for her because of transparency and other concerns stemming from her alleged romantic relationship with another colleague.

County lawyers scrutinize Sheriff Corpus’ personal life, alleging inappropriate relationship with former top staffer

Long-awaited hearings on whether to remove San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus from office will begin Monday and run until Aug. 29, marking the first time corruption and misconduct allegations against the county’s first Latina sheriff will be tested in a public forum.