Laurie Smith
On the record
Found liable Nov 2022 in 6 of 7 corruption charges related to gun-permit pay-to-play; resigned days before verdict
SEVERITY · INDICTED · CRIMES · campaign-finance
Background
Laurie Smith served as Sheriff · Santa Clara County of Santa Clara County of California from 1999–2022 (23 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Charles Gillingham; succeeded by Robert Jonsen. Departure context: Found liable Nov 2022 in 6 of 7 corruption charges related to gun-permit pay-to-play; resigned days before verdict. Same-year political environment (1999): Governor Gray Davis; Attorney General Bill Lockyer; Secretary of State Bill Jones.
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Others who held this office in California
- Robert Jonsen (2023-present)
- Charles Gillingham (1995-1999)