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Former Los Angeles fire chief appeals controversial ousting that came in wake of wildfires
LOS ANGELES − Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley is appealing her controversial firing at the hands of Mayor Karen Bass, according to local reports. Crowley notified the city council about the appeal on Thursday,
Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley appeals her dismissal over deadly fires
Kristin Crowley sent a letter to the Los Angeles City Council on Thursday, informing them she is proceeding with an appeal of the mayor's removal of her as fire chief.
Former Los Angeles fire chief appeals her dismissal
Former Los Angeles fire chief Kristin Crowley is appealing her dismissal from Mayor Karen Bass (D) as the city grapples with tension following the deadly wildfires earlier this year. Crowley
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Ex-LA fire chief Crowley appeals Mayor Karen Bass' decision to fire her
After she was ousted, Crowley decided to remain in the department at a lower rank, an option she had under civil service protections.
Former LAFD chief Kristin Crowley appeals her dismissal
The procedural step, which is afforded by the city charter, is unlikely to succeed. But it will almost certainly cause further public agita for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
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Days after Los Angeles Karen Bass fired her fire chief, Kristin Crowley, over her the handling of the devastating wildfires in LA, the embattled mayor speaks to the press.
Kristin Crowley appeals Mayor Karen Bass' decision to remove her as fire chief
In a letter to the Los Angeles City Council, Kristin Crowley filed her formal appeal to reverse Mayor Karen Bass' decision to ...
Former LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley appeals her firing by Mayor Bass
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