Mayor Bass reverses decision to pay wildfire recovery officer $500K after public backlash.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass reversed her decision to pay Steve Soboroff $500,000 for 90 days of work as the city's wildfire recovery officer, following public criticism. Initially, the high salary, funded by charitable groups, was seen as excessive. Soboroff, known for his expertise, agreed to work for free to address the backlash. The controversy threatened to undermine public confidence in the city's recovery efforts.

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