Ballard 's PR agency , The Press Shop , was criticized for its role in managing public relations related to the Ghost Ship fire .
In 2017 , Ballard worked for Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf in the aftermath of the Ghost Ship warehouse fire that killed 36 people .
Ballard 's PR agency , The Press Shop , was criticized for Ballard 's role in managing public relations related to Ghost Ship   Ship fire .
In 2017 , Ballard worked for Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf in the aftermath of the Ghost Ship warehouse fire that killed 36 people .