75K sign petition demanding LA Mayor Karen Bass resign over fire response

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Posted on 01/11/2025 11:15:05 PM PST by Morgana

LOS ANGELES - A Change.org petition demanding the resignation of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has surpassed 75,000 signatures as wildfires continue to devastate Southern California.

Started by a user identified as "Frustrated Californian," the petition accuses Bass of "gross mismanagement" and a lack of leadership during the crisis.

The petition points to Bass' diplomatic trip to Ghana, which left her out of the country when the fires erupted. It also criticizes the city’s preparation and resource allocation, including water shortages and underfunding of emergency services.

"Families have been displaced, homes destroyed, and livelihoods shattered—yet Mayor Bass has been absent from the front lines," the petition reads. LAFD budget cuts at the center of controversy

Calls for Mayor Bass’ resignation intensify as Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley says budget cuts hindered the department’s wildfire response.

"My message is the fire department needs to be properly funded," Crowley told FOX LA. "It's not."

In the 2025 fiscal year, the Los Angeles Fire Department saw a $17.6 million budget reduction. Crowley noted that call volumes have doubled since 2010, while the city has fewer fire stations and firefighters.

Bass defended the budget cuts during a Thursday press conference, saying they did not affect the city’s response. Crowley disagreed: "Yes, it was cut, and it did impact our ability to provide service."

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1 posted on 01/11/2025 11:15:05 PM PST by Morgana

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