Los Angeles wildfire czar’s $500K paycheck for 90 days of work draws swift blowback, mayor reverses course
Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass backtracked Saturday amid reports that her wildfire recovery emperor Steve Soborov would compensate $500,000 for a 90-day work. The Los Angeles Times first reported Saturday morning that Soborov, a property developer and longtime civic employee, will be paid $500,000 over three months to work as the city's “Chief Recovery Officer.” […]
Bass reneges Los Angeles wildfire czar’s $500K paycheck after criticism
Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass backtracked Saturday amid reports that her wildfire recovery emperor Steve Soborov would compensate $500,000 for a 90-day work. Los Angeles Times On Saturday morning, Soboroff, a property developer and longtime civic employee, first reported that he would be paid $500,000 over three months to work as the city's “Chief Recovery […]
Trump leans on czars for key policy areas
President-elect Trump has signaled plans to centralize power within the White House, relying on an appointed emperor to carry out his plans in key policy areas, particularly regarding immigration and energy production. After winning the November election, President Trump's first appointment was Tom Homan as border czar. He then said Interior Secretary candidate Doug Burgum […]
SIGA under investigation after release of NYC’s ex-COVID czar’s comments on vaccine
The former employer of a former New York City coronavirus czar appears to have yelled at an unidentified woman, saying the company hired him to “spread” facts about a monkeypox drug made by his company to the media. The company is being investigated for possible violations of federal securities laws. Two New York City-based law […]