Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has brought in an Illinois consulting firm headed by a far-left politician to aid in the reconstruction process after the devastating southern California fires. The firm, Hagerty Consulting, founded by former Evanston, Illinois, Mayor Steve Hagerty, has a history of spearheading diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and signed a resolution recognizing that the city sits on land stolen from Native Americans by 'white colonizers.'
Key Points
Hagerty Consulting to aid in reconstruction after southern California fires
Firm led by former Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty with a history of DEI initiatives
Resolution recognizing land stolen from Native Americans by 'white colonizers'
Involvement in Hurricane Helene recovery in Asheville, North Carolina
Pros
Bringing in outside expertise for community resilience and infrastructure restoration
Focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the reconstruction process
Cons
Unclear if Los Angeles residents had a say in selecting the Illinois firm