Los Angeles Mayor Bass Appoints Mitch Kamin New Chief of Staff

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has appointed Mitch Kamin as her new chief of staff, marking a strategic move to accelerate reforms in the city, particularly in tackling homelessness, public safety, and disaster recovery efforts. Kamin, a seasoned attorney and leader with a history of fighting the Trump administration's immigration policies, previously led Bet Tzedek Legal Services and held key roles at Covington & Burling LLP and the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Bass praised Kamin as a "seasoned leader and status quo disrupter" who will help build on historic drops in homelessness and crime, as well as the city's rapid disaster recovery. Kamin replaces Carolyn Webb de Macias, who extended her originally planned one-year tenure, contributing significantly to homelessness reduction and disaster response. The appointment reflects Bass's commitment to social and economic justice and her intent to sustain momentum amid ongoing city challenges. Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder endorsed Kamin as a passionate and compelling leader, underscoring his qualifications for the role.