Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass named Mitch Kamin as her new Chief of Staff in a move aimed at further propelling Los Angeles towards her vision of reform and improvement. According to the Mayor's Office, Bass expressed her enthusiasm for the new appointment, stating, "I'm excited to be bringing in Mitch – a seasoned leader and status quo disrupter who will elevate our momentum to move Los Angeles in a new direction." Kamin's arrival coincides with a period marked by significant drops in homelessness and homicide rates, alongside swift disaster recovery efforts within the city.
Before the announcement, Kamin had an impressive track record, with experience spanning the non-profit, commercial, and public sectors. He notably expanded Bet Tzedek Legal Services to aid vast numbers of low-income and elderly individuals throughout Los Angeles and the nation. Kamin was also influential in establishing the Los Angeles office of Covington & Burling, where his legal expertise became pivotal in halting the Trump administration's attempt to link federal resources to immigration enforcement. "I'm thrilled to be joining Mayor Bass at this critical time for our City," Kamin relayed to the press.
Mayor Bass is marking a transition as she bids farewell to former Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor Carolyn Webb de Macias, who exceeded her original one-year commitment. Webb de Macias played a pivotal role in reducing street homelessness and directing expedited disaster recovery efforts—contributions for which Bass offered a heartfelt expression of gratitude. "Carolyn’s passion and dedication to this city has made Los Angeles shine. Her indomitable pursuit of advancing social and economic justice for all Angelenos has delivered results that have saved lives, and I thank her from the bottom of my heart for her work," said Bass as part of the announcement of her departure. The full statement providing these details can be found on the Mayor's official website.
