The UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies, in partnership with the Los Angeles Times, conducted a survey revealing that over 40% of registered voters rated Bass's response to the wildfires as "poor or very poor." In contrast, 19% viewed her response as "excellent or good," while 22% considered it fair.

Mayor Karen Bass previously approved a merit-based pay raise of 2.5% for former Fire Chief Kristen Crowley -- weeks later firing her over what Bass characterized as leadership failures related to January's wildfires.