Mayor Karen Bass decided against a planned $500,000 salary for wildfire recovery officer Steve Soboroff after public backlash. Soboroff will now serve without compensation, as Bass emphasized the need to focus on recovery rather than financial distractions. The initial funding was criticized by local residents and officials, highlighting concerns over the mayor's management of the recovery efforts. Soboroff, previously seen as beneficial to rebuilding efforts, agreed to work for free following discussions with Bass to restore community confidence after the controversy.
After our discussions, Steve agreed to modify his agreement and work for free. We both believe the focus should be on recovery, not salaries.
The backlash from residents was significant, indicating a growing dissatisfaction with the administration's handling of recovery efforts following the wildfire.
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