She spoke out this afternoon, relieved of duty this evening. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has dismissed Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, mere hours after Crowley publicly criticized the city's leadership for its handling of the recent wildfires. The swift action by Bass has sparked debate over whether this was a move for accountability or an act of retaliation against criticism.
The controversy erupted following an interview where Chief Crowley was candid about the city's shortcomings during the crisis. She revealed the shocking detail that the Santa Ynez Reservoir, crucial for firefighting efforts, was empty due to scheduled maintenance during the peak of the disaster. When pressed by a reporter on whether the city had failed her department, Crowley's response was unequivocal: "Yes."
Poster Comment:
Bass will never be re-elected. But who would want to be mayor of LA.