Controversy over High Salaries for Los Angeles Fire Recovery Czar and Executive
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass's fire recovery czar and real estate executive are receiving large salaries paid by charity groups for their efforts to rebuild after devastating fires, with former L.A. police commissioner Steve Soboroff being paid $500,000 over three months. This has drawn criticism from President Donald Trump's ally Ric Grenell, who called it gross and offensive.
Key Points
- Former L.A. police commissioner Steve Soboroff is being paid $500,000 over three months for rebuilding efforts
- Real estate executive Randy Johnson will receive $250,000 over 90 days for helping with recovery
- Criticism from Ric Grenell, a Trump ally, for the large salaries
Cons
- High salaries paid by charity groups for recovery efforts
- Criticism from Trump ally for the large payments