Carolyn Webb de Macias Named New Chief of Staff in Los Angeles Under Mayor Karen Bass

On Tuesday, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ushered in Carolyn Webb de Macias as the new Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor. Webb de Macias's expected role will be to align with Mayor Bass's plans, focusing on pressing issues like housing shortages and ensuring the city's safety as reported by the mayor's office.

Bringing a seasoned history of public service, Webb de Macias's background covers education, equity, and social justice. She previously served in President Barack Obama’s Department of Education and was Vice President for External Relations at the University of Southern California. She also contributed locally, working with former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas.

Mayor Bass points towards the enduring professional association she and Webb de Macias share. "I've known Carolyn for years, and Los Angeles has reaped benefits from her work for even longer," she mentioned. "Carolyn's skills, dedication, and thoughtfulness make her the right choice for this position. We are thankful she accepted our proposal to join our team as we persist in moving Los Angeles forward."

Keenly joining Mayor Bass's team, Webb de Macias emphasized the need to squarely address the city's crucial issues. "Mayor Bass's vision of enriching the life of Angelenos inspires me, focusing majorly to resolve the city's toughest challenges," she observed. "Her leadership, forged through a dedicated career path having reached this executive office, is poised to significantly alter Los Angeles's landscape."

Stepping into the shoes of Chris Thompson, Webb de Macias will pick it up where he left off after a fruitful year under Mayor Bass's leadership. Thompson's notable contributions include constituting a robust team within Bass's administration and representing them in tackling the homelessness crisis and LAUSD school strike as per the mayor's office.

While conveying her appreciation for Thompson's service, Mayor Bass said, "I am grateful to Chris for having assembled a solid workforce. It was always part of our strategy for him to lay a sturdy groundwork before resuming his private-sector role and once again, extend my thanks for his contribution to this city."

Amidst ongoing complex challenges such as housing and public safety, Carolyn Webb de Macias's inclusion in Mayor Karen Bass's team brings a potpourri of wealth of experience and dedication. As the city's residents anticipate the leadership's direction, Webb de Macias's appointment promises to augment Mayor Bass's vision for a superior future for Los Angeles.