Kristin Crowley appeals dismissal as LAFD chief

Former L.A. Fire Chief Kristin Crowley appeals her dismissal by Mayor Karen Bass
The procedural step, which is afforded by the City Charter, is unlikely to succeed. But it could cause more public agita for Mayor Karen Bass.
Kristin Crowley appeals Mayor Karen Bass' decision to remove her as fire chief
In a letter to the Los Angeles City Council, Kristin Crowley filed her formal appeal to reverse Mayor Karen Bass' decision to remove her as fire chief. "I look forward to hearing from you about next steps,
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fires Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing her response to Palisades wildfire
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday she has fired Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing in part her response to last month’s devastating wildfires, among the most destructive fires in California’s history.
Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley appeals her dismissal over deadly fires
Kristin Crowley sent a letter to the Los Angeles City Council on Thursday, informing them she is proceeding with an appeal of the mayor's removal of her as fire chief.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief over tensions during deadly blazes
Fire Chief Kristin Crowley had been critical of the way the department was funded. The mayor said the day the Palisades Fire erupted, the chief sent 1,000 firefighters home.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass removes LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley over handling of Palisades fire
Bass has appointed former Chief Deputy Ronnie Villanueva as interim fire chief. Villanueva served with the LAFD for 41 years before retiring in September 2024.
Former Los Angeles fire chief appeals her dismissal
Former Los Angeles fire chief Kristin Crowley is appealing her dismissal from Mayor Karen Bass (D) as the city grapples with tension following the deadly wildfires earlier this year. Crowley
Former LAFD chief Kristin Crowley appeals her dismissal
The procedural step, which is afforded by the city charter, is unlikely to succeed. But it will almost certainly cause further public agita for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
Embattled LA Mayor Karen Bass speaks out after firing fire chief
Days after Los Angeles Karen Bass fired her fire chief, Kristin Crowley, over her the handling of the devastating wildfires in LA, the embattled mayor speaks to the press.
Former Los Angeles fire chief appeals controversial ousting that came in wake of wildfires
LOS ANGELES − Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley is appealing her controversial firing at the hands of Mayor Karen ...
Blaming everyone but herself, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass needs to go
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Mayor Bass appoints LA City Councilmember Imelda Padilla to LA Metro board
Los Angeles City Councilmember Imelda Padilla is the newest member of the LA Metro governing board, appointed to the ...
'A political decision': Los Angeles official slams mayor's ousting of fire chief
Los Angeles Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez told USA TODAY that Kristin Crowley should appeal her firing. Mayor Karen Bass said ...
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass sacks fire chief who said city failed residents in wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Friday announced that she was removing Fire Chief Kristin Crowley weeks after Crowley ...