The Fox & Friends Weekend hosts criticized Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for the sluggish approval of rebuild permits following devastating Pacific Palisades fires. Only four permits were granted months after the disaster, with tensions rising as the mayor was out of the country during the crisis. Critics pointed to extensive red tape and a reported $10 million payment to a consulting firm as indicators of systemic issues within the city's governance. The hosts expressed frustration over perceived inefficiencies and voiced support for reforms in response to the city's handling of the situation.
RACHEL CAMPOS-DUFFY: $10 million for a consultant? Why don't they just use the $10 million to clear the space?
CHARLES HURT: Exactly. This is the very end of years, decades of wacko policies, red tape and one-party domination in an area. And, you know, it's a tremendous opening for, I think, those that one party to face real scrutiny and political punishment for their inability to do something as simple as issue permits.
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