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More Than 150,000 People Sign Petition Calling for Resignation of Los Angeles Mayor

The petition accused the city of being unprepared for the disaster and unable to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents.
More Than 150,000 People Sign Petition Calling for Resignation of Los Angeles Mayor
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (front R) and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (front L) tour the downtown business district of Pacific Palisades as the Palisades Fire continues to burn in Los Angeles on Jan. 8, 2025. Eric Thayer/Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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A petition calling for the immediate resignation of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass over the response to the destructive fires burning in the city had gathered more than 150,000 signatures by Jan. 16.

The petition sprang up on Change.org days after the deadly Palisades fire started on Jan. 7, initiated by an anonymous person who self-identified as a “frustrated Californian.”
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.