The recent wildfires in LA prompted criticism of Mayor Bass, centered on a $23M budget cut for the Los Angeles Fire Department amidst an unprecedented emergency.
Critics like Patrick Soon-Shiong highlighted that budget cuts to the fire department, totaling $17.6M, occurred despite the city's dire need for robust emergency response.
Fire officials argue that systemic underfunding and a decrease in resources made combating the fires more challenging, even though winds exacerbated the situation.
Fire Chief Kristin Crowley stated that the significant budget cuts impacted core operations, limiting essential programs and the department’s overall responsiveness.
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