Former police commission President Steve Soboroff will lead the city’s wildfire rebuilding effort, Mayor Karen Bass said Friday afternoon.
Soboroff, a real estate developer and longtime civic leader, will serve as chief recovery officer for the city.
“Our absolute priority is to return Angelenos to their homes and rebuild,” Bass said. “Steve knows our communities, he knows how to activate City Hall, he knows how to engage the public, business, nonprofit and philanthropic resources needed for this massive effort. There is no one better equipped to create our rebuilding plan. We will work closely together to move a strategy forward to rebuild neighborhoods that are stronger, more resilient and more united than ever before. I am enormously grateful that Steve Soboroff agreed to give himself to Los Angeles once again.”
The announcement comes 10 days after the catastrophic Palisades fire ignited in Pacific Palisades, killing at least eight people and destroying more than 3,500 structures in and around the city. Outside of the city of Los Angeles, and Bass’ official purview, the destructive Eaton fire continues to rage in Altadena, northeast of the city.
Bass has faced criticism for her handling of the firestorm. She issued an executive order late Monday that aims to speed up the rebuilding of homes and businesses.
This article will be updated.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has appointed Steve Soboroff to lead the city’s wildfire rebuilding effort in the wake of the devastating fires that have recently swept through the region. Soboroff, a longtime civic leader and philanthropist, will work closely with city officials, community organizations, and residents to coordinate the rebuilding process and ensure that all those affected by the fires receive the support they need.
Soboroff brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as president of the Los Angeles Police Commission and as a member of the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners. He is known for his dedication to public service and his ability to bring people together to tackle complex challenges.
In his new role, Soboroff will focus on providing assistance to those who have lost their homes or businesses in the fires, as well as on implementing measures to prevent future wildfires and protect the city’s residents and infrastructure. He will work closely with city agencies, non-profit organizations, and other partners to ensure a coordinated and effective response to this crisis.
Mayor Garcetti has expressed confidence in Soboroff’s ability to lead the rebuilding effort, stating that he is “the right person for the job” and that he has the vision and experience needed to help Los Angeles recover and rebuild stronger than ever. With Soboroff at the helm, the city is poised to overcome this challenge and emerge even more resilient in the face of future disasters.
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