Bass and her office have said she was in constant communication while she was out of the country. But it’s impossible to know exactly what she was communicating, because her messages were not saved, according to a city lawyer.
The mayor’s inaction on a key commission has critics questioning her commitment to overhauling city government after a series of scandals before she took office.
Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has started the appeal process following Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to fire her a week ago.