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Amid ongoing scrutiny of her leadership, Mayor Bass vowed to prove her ability to govern effectively, especially regarding the recovery from this crisis. “My responsibility to disprove that is my responsibility to prove that I can lead,” she stated, preparing to run for re-election in 2026 while aiming to restore public trust.
The interview also bore a personal touch, as Bass opened up about her family's losses in the fires—her brother and sister-in-law lost their Malibu home of 35 years. This personal connection to tragedy adds another layer to her public role, illustrating that the impact of the fires touches lives at every level.