Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing criticism for deleting text messages sent during the January firestorms, a time of crisis in the region. L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger also routinely deletes messages, citing an auto-delete function on her iPhone. The lack of communications between Barger and Bass, especially during pivotal moments, poses questions about the transparency of public officials. While county officials nominally must retain messages for two years, the guidelines are not clear regarding text messages, complicating accountability during emergencies in the county.
"Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger are under scrutiny for deleting critical text communications during the January firestorms, raising transparency concerns."
"Supervisor Barger's office claimed her iPhone's auto-delete setting removes messages every 30 days, indicating potential gaps in public records during significant events."
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