Former police commission President Steve Soboroff will lead the first phase of the city's wildfire rebuilding effort, Mayor Karen Bass said Friday. Soboroff, a real estate developer and longtime civic leader, will serve as chief recovery officer for the city. He will work directly with the mayor and with the assistance of city departments to build out a comprehensive strategy "for rebuilding and expediting the safe return of residents, workers, businesses, schools, nonprofits, libraries and parks" in fire-ravaged areas, according to the mayor's office.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Friday appointed longtime civic official, businessman and developer Steve Soboroff to lead rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of the devastating wildfire that wiped out the majority of Pacific Palisades and surrounding areas. "Steve Soboroff's name is attached to hope," Bass said in naming him the city's chief recovery officer. "It is attached to energy, and it is attached to many, many accomplishments. He will recommend a comprehensive city strategy for rebuilding and for expediting -- expediting is a very important word here -- we want to expedite the return of residents, businesses, schools, nonprofits and parks.

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