Petition demanding resignation of LA Mayor Karen Bass signed by more than 92,000

Over 92,000 individuals have added their names to a Change.org petition calling for the immediate resignation of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass amidst the ongoing wildfires in the region. The petition, initiated by a user identified as “Frustrated Californian,” accuses Bass of mishandling the natural disaster crisis and criticizes her absence from the country when the fires initially broke out.

Mayor Bass faced backlash for traveling to Ghana last week, leaving her thousands of miles away from Los Angeles during the onset of the destruction on Tuesday. The petition highlights concerns over strained water supplies, misallocation of taxpayer funds, unaccounted for resources, and the loss of numerous lives due to the wildfires.

As of now, there are five active wildfires in Los Angeles County, including the Palisades, Eaton, Kenneth, Hurst, and Archer fires. Despite the criticism, Bass has been active on social media following her return to the U.S., sharing updates and messages of support for those affected by the wildfires.

Prior to the current scrutiny surrounding her response to the wildfires, Bass was highly regarded by prominent figures within the Democratic Party. President Biden once considered her a top candidate for his vice presidential running mate in 2020, and former President Obama praised her as a potentially outstanding mayor of Los Angeles.

Celebrities like Sarah Michelle Gellar, Patricia Heaton, and Jillian Michaels have joined the chorus of voices calling for accountability from government officials in light of the wildfires. Aurora Culpo, host of the podcast “Barely Filtered,” emphasized the lack of preparedness for such disasters in a region known for high taxes, stating that those in power should be held responsible and urged to resign.

The demand for Mayor Bass’s resignation continues to gain momentum as the wildfires persist, with public scrutiny intensifying over her handling of the crisis. It remains to be seen how the situation will unfold and what actions will be taken in response to the growing calls for accountability.

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