Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley boldly declares the fire department is “screaming to be properly funded” as Mayor Karen Bass grapples with a city in flames.
At a Glance
- Fire Chief Crowley publicly criticizes Mayor Bass over inadequate funding amid deadly wildfires
- Bass cuts fire department budget by $17.5 million, prioritizing homeless population
- Wildfires cause at least 10 deaths, 150,000 evacuations, and 10,000 structures destroyed
- Rumors of Crowley’s firing spark controversy, exposing deep-seated tensions
- Governor Newsom orders investigation into city’s water pressure issues during fires
Liberal Leadership Burns While Los Angeles Burns
In a display of liberal priorities gone mad, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has managed to set her own city ablaze – figuratively and literally. While wildfires ravage the City of Angels, Bass thought it prudent to slash the fire department’s budget by a whopping $17.5 million. Because who needs firefighters when you can coddle the homeless population, right?
Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, apparently the only voice of reason in this circus, dared to speak the truth about the city’s misplaced priorities. In a moment of sheer candor that surely sent shockwaves through City Hall, Crowley declared, “We are screaming to be properly funded to make sure that our firefighters can do their jobs so that we can serve the community.” It’s a novel concept, isn’t it? Funding the department responsible for saving lives and property. But in the twisted logic of liberal governance, it’s apparently a revolutionary idea.
LAFD Fire Chief Kristin Crowley doubles down on throwing Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass under the bus. https://t.co/HOOfS89NPk
— NYC EMS Watch (@NYCEMSwatch) January 11, 2025
A City Unprepared, A Mayor MIA
As if slashing the fire department’s budget wasn’t enough, Mayor Bass decided to take a little vacation while her city burned. Nothing says “I care” quite like jetting off while your constituents are fleeing for their lives, right? The wildfires have already claimed at least 10 lives, forced 150,000 people to evacuate, and destroyed an estimated 10,000 structures. But hey, at least the homeless population got their piece of the pie!
“My message is the fire department needs to be properly funded. It’s not.” – Fire Chief Kristin Crowley
When asked if the city government had failed the fire department, Crowley’s response was a resounding “Yes.” It’s refreshing to see a public official with the guts to call out this madness. Of course, such honesty is frowned upon in the corridors of power, leading to rumors of Crowley’s imminent firing. Because in the world of liberal governance, speaking truth to power is a cardinal sin.
Water, Water Nowhere
As if budget cuts and absent leadership weren’t enough, the city’s Department of Water and Power decided to join the party of incompetence. Empty reservoirs and broken hydrants during a wildfire? It’s like a comedy of errors, except nobody’s laughing. Governor Gavin Newsom, in a rare moment of clarity, has ordered an investigation into this spectacular failure. But let’s be real – it’s probably just another performative act from California’s liberal elite.
“The Mayor and Chief met. The priority remains fighting these fires and protecting Angelenos.” – Mayor’s office
The Mayor’s office, in a stunning display of tone-deafness, released a statement saying, “The Mayor and Chief met. The priority remains fighting these fires and protecting Angelenos.” Well, isn’t that comforting? They had a meeting. Problem solved, folks! Never mind the lack of funding, equipment, or water pressure. They had a meeting!
The Price of Progressive Politics
This debacle is a perfect illustration of what happens when progressive politics trumps common sense and public safety. While Bass focuses on feel-good initiatives for the homeless, the rest of Los Angeles quite literally burns. It’s a stark reminder that when liberals are in charge, everyone pays the price – sometimes with their homes, and tragically, even with their lives.
As the ashes settle and the true cost of this mismanagement becomes clear, one can only hope that the good people of Los Angeles will remember this come election time. But then again, this is California we’re talking about. They’ll probably just elect someone even more liberal next time around. Because if there’s one thing liberals excel at, it’s doubling down on failure.
