A growing number of Los Angeles residents are calling for a change in leadership as the worst wildfire crisis in recent memory continues to unfold. Mayor Karen Bass, a Democrat, was out of the country when the first major brushfire erupted in the Pacific Palisades on Tuesday morning. By the time she returned from a vacation in the African Nation of Ghana, Pacific Palisades had been decimated, while a separate fire in the Pasadena-Altadena area had already burned more than 4,000 acres. As of this report, nearly a dozen brushfires have burned an area twice the size of Manhattan as Southern California firefighters work to control the inferno.
As of 9:30 a.m. Western Time, more than 60,000 Los Angeles residents have signed a petition that calls for the “immediate recall” of Mayor Bass due to her disastrous response to the fires. “In the wake of these catastrophic fires, our city has been left in crisis. Water supplies have been severely strained, billions of taxpayer dollars have been misallocated or left unaccounted for, and countless lives have been lost,” the petition reads. “Families have been displaced, homes destroyed, and livelihoods shattered—yet Mayor Bass has been absent from the frontlines, choosing to travel abroad while her constituents suffer.”
The document went on to state that Bass’ Administration has been woefully underprepared despite valiant efforts from firefighters and emergency workers. It notes that the city has dealt with water issues, as several Los Angeles area communities have been left with empty water hydrants. Martin Adams, former general manager of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, told the Los Angeles Times that the city’s infrastructure is simply not equipped to deliver the necessary volume of water to battle the fires. “The system has never been designed to fight a wildfire that then envelops a community,” he said.
“Basic resources, such as water and emergency services, have been inadequate, and leadership has been nowhere to be found when it was needed most,” the petition continues. Residents went on to demand the immediate resignation of Mayor Bass due to her “failure to lead during this unprecedented crisis.” Additional demands include a thorough investigation into the city’s wildfire preparedness and any failures that occurred during the response the crisis, a complete accounting of taxpayer funds that go towards disaster preparedeness, and a comprehensive plan to deal with future emergencies.
“The people of Los Angeles deserve a leader who is present, accountable, and actively working to protect and serve our community. Mayor Bass’s actions—or lack thereof—have shown she is unfit for the office she holds,” the document concludes. “We call on our fellow Angelenos and all concerned citizens to stand with us in holding Mayor Bass accountable. It is time for a change.” […]
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
