Facing backlash over $500K salary, LA’s wildfire recovery czar agrees to work for free
Steve Soboroff is a longtime fixture in Los Angeles civic life who is now serving as chief recovery officer for the city’s wildfire comeback.
Mayor Bass claws back $500K for LA recovery czar pay
Steve Soboroff, the recently appointed Los Angeles wildfire recovery czar, was to be paid $500,000 for 90 days of work, saying his expertise was well worth the price. But then Mayor Karen Bass, faced with backlash over the $5,556-a-day fee to be paid by nonprofit groups, reversed course, the Los Angeles Times reported.
After critics blast move to pay L.A. wildfire recovery czar $500,000, he’ll do it for free
Steve Soboroff’s salary would have been funded entirely by charitable organizations. He had defended the arrangement, saying his expertise made him worth the $500,000.
LA wildfire recovery czar will work for free after backlash
Steve Soboroff, a longtime fixture in Los Angeles civic life who is now serving as chief recovery officer for the city’s wildfire comeback, won’t take a salary after facing backlash over
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Backtracks on $500,000 Payday for Wildfire Recovery Czar After Outcry
After facing backlash for agreeing to pay a new czar $500,000 to help with recovery efforts in Los Angeles in the wake of devastating wildfires, the city’s mayor, Karen Bass, has reversed course and announced that he would be doing the job for free.
Los Angeles wildfire czar's $500K paycheck for 90 days of work draws swift blowback, mayor reverses course
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass reneged wildfire czar Steve Soboroff's $500,000 compensation for 90 days of work after the amount drew criticism.
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Under fire over $500K salary, LA’s Chief Recovery Officer Steve Soboroff to work Pro Bono
After facing intense criticism over his planned $500,000 salary for 90 days of work, the city of Los Angeles’ Chief Recovery ...
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Civic leader Steve Soboroff to head L.A.’s wildfire rebuilding and recovery efforts
Mayor Karen Bass selected developer and civic leader Steve Soboroff to lead Los Angeles' recovery and rebuilding efforts in the wake of the Palisades fire.
Tras revuelo, director de reconstrucción de Los Ángeles no recibirá dinero por su trabajo
Steve Soboroff, una figura destacada en la vida cívica de Los Ángeles, no aceptará un salario después de enfrentar las ...
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Chief recovery officer Steve Soboroff agrees to work for free following uproar over salary
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Following an uproar over the planned salary for Steve Soboroff, who was chosen to lead the rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, the ...
Mayor Bass, Chief Recovery Officer Steve Soboroff discuss recovery efforts near Palisades Fire zone
Mayor Karen Bass and newly named Chief Recovery Officer Steve Soboroff are expected to meet on Monday near the Palisades Fire zone to discuss recovery efforts.
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Bass, Soboroff Share Rebuilding Plans
As the newly appointed chief recovery officer for the city of Los Angeles, real estate developer and civic leader Steve ...