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LA Appoints New Chief Heat Officer | Los Angeles News
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- Jul 16, 2026
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- 91
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Summary
Los Angeles just appointed its first Chief Heat Officer, Daniela Simunovic, in a bold move to tackle rising temperatures and climate emergencies. Named after a 2021 initiative, the role now sits under Emergency Management after a budget battle with the Mayor — who initially wanted to scrap the Climate Emergency Mobilization Office — and is backed by City Council. Simunovic, who’s already worked three years with Mayor Bass on climate strategy and has deep ties to California’s environmental policy, is stepping into a critical role as extreme heat warnings blaze across the region. Her team is racing to finalize a Heat Action and Resilience Plan by early 2027 — and city partners are already rallying behind her. 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/01dd89d7431ce6f6