Karen Bass actually said...

"The LAFD's budget was slashed by more than $17 million, stripping critical resources from firefighters as Los Angeles faces escalating wildfire threats."

"We know that 1,000 firefighters that could have been on duty on the morning the fires broke out were instead sent home on Chief Crowley's watch."

"Bringing new leadership to the fire department is what they and the people of Los Angeles deserve."

"The only way we can be successful in solving homelessness is by locking arms and implementing a comprehensive approach that shows results."