Mayor Karen Bass’ adminstration quietly appointed a new chief heat officer over a month ago, The Times has confirmed.
Daniela Simunovic took on the role May 31 after the administration discreetly fired Marta Segura, the first person to hold the position. Simunovic previously served as Bass’ senior director of climate and sustainability for three years.
The chief heat officer is responsible for overseeing the city’s response to extreme heat, one of the deadliest climate risks facing California. Like her predecessor, Simunovic will also head the city’s Climate Emergency Mobilization Office…