Mayor Bass Communications Shake-Up | Bakersfield News

Kolby Lee, Mayor Karen Bass’s short-term communications director, has stepped down to spend more time with family — but his exit is just the latest in a whirlwind of departures in the Mayor’s office, with key communications roles changing hands in under a year. Since October, three top communicators have left, including Zach Seidl, Clara Karger, and Amanda Crumley, who barely lasted a month. Meanwhile, outside consultant Yusef Robb filled the void on major issues like the Palisades fire. With reelection looming, the Mayor’s team is facing a communications shake-up that could shape her campaign’s messaging. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a276f3616f640d7c