Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass revealed on Friday that real estate developer and former police commission president Steve Soboroff will spearhead the city's wildfire rebuilding initiative. The mayor expressed her commitment to swiftly facilitating the safe return of evacuees to their residences.
During a news conference, Mayor Bass conveyed optimism about the progress being made in the aftermath of the wildfires. She emphasized that the top priority is ensuring the timely return of evacuees to their homes, acknowledging that certain areas may require more time due to hazardous waste concerns.
While acknowledging the potential for Santa Ana winds to intensify early next week, Mayor Bass remained hopeful that the conditions would not be as severe as those experienced in recent days. She assured the public that a substantial workforce of builders would be mobilized to support the rebuilding efforts.
