Two petitions calling for the resignation of California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass over their handling of the Palisades fire disaster are starting to gain momentum.
I like outlets, but TMZ While there are reports that Newsom’s petition lags far behind Bass’ efforts, there is some important context to consider. Bass’ petition was given a three-day head start by its creator. And that request is much more detailed.
of Newsom’s petitionThe group, started by real estate investor Grant Cardone, points to a series of problems with the governor, including his environmental record and “marginal issues.”
So far, more than 33,000 people have signed the petition, calling for Newsom’s “immediate resignation.”
Cardone is recruiting followers on social media to join him “We have a class action lawsuit against the state and county for negligence and incompetence.”
Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass file petition over wildfire mismanagement
Gavin Newsom’s petition is still trying to gain traction, LA Mayor Karen Bass It has exploded. Efforts Elon Musk and conservative actors shared on X james woods,now Over 118,000 signatures.
“We, the undersigned Los Angeles residents and concerned citizens, acknowledge Mayor Karen Bass’ gross mismanagement and failure to effectively respond to the devastating 2025 fires in and around the City of Los Angeles. We urgently demand the mayor’s immediate dismissal for this reason.”
Bass, who is in his first term as mayor, was initially criticized by critics for being absent during the crisis and returning on a military plane from a trip to Ghana. Why the mayor of an American city would travel to Ghana for the African country’s presidential inauguration is anyone’s guess, even though she was campaigning. I promise not to go abroad Her time as mayor.
She then held a bizarre press conference after refusing to speak to reporters about her initial absence and the city’s lack of preparation, failing to console distressed residents.
Karen Bass’ petition demands “a full and transparent investigation into the failures in disaster preparedness, response, and resource allocation that have left our city vulnerable.”
“The people of Los Angeles deserve responsible, proactive leaders who are there to protect and serve our community,” it concludes. “Mayor Bass’ actions, or lack thereof, demonstrate that she is unfit for office.”
When asked by a reporter if she regrets cutting the fire department’s budget by nearly $20 million and being in Africa during devastating wildfires, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass had no answer. I refuse and freeze. pic.twitter.com/BlLUri98zR
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They are the most responsible
As the petition suggests, Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass are most responsible for the out-of-control Palisades wildfires.
Mr. Bass cut the fire department’s budget by more than $17 million last year to redirect funds to homeless services, and he certainly bears some responsibility for the city’s recent tragedies.
a leaked memohas come under scrutiny, showing that the mayor initially proposed cuts to LAFD that were nearly four times as large, aiming to cut funding. extra $49 million just one week before the wildfires.
President-elect Donald Trump advised repeatedly The Democratic governor called for clearing the forest floor to limit wildfire outbreaks throughout his first term. He didn’t heed the warning.
Additionally, Governor Newsom signed a 2024-2025 budget that reduces funding for wildfire and forest restoration programs. $101 million increase.
In a normal world, both extremes would have already resigned in shame.
