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Los Angeles Council Rejects Fire Chief's Reinstatement Appeal

3/5/2025

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In a decisive 13-2 vote, the Los Angeles City Council rejected former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley's appeal for reinstatement following her dismissal by Mayor Karen Bass. Crowley defended herself against accusations of negligence in the Palisades Fire response, attributing challenges to budget cuts and limited resources. She continues to serve as Assistant Chief of Operations for the Valley Bureau.

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In a decisive 13-2 vote, the Los Angeles City Council rejected former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley's appeal for reinstatement following her dismissal by Mayor Karen Bass. Crowley defended herself against accusations of negligence in the Palisades Fire response, attributing challenges to budget cuts and limited resources. She continues to serve as Assistant Chief of Operations for the Valley Bureau.