Reality television personality Spencer Pratt announced that he is running for mayor of Los Angeles, launching his campaign on the one-year anniversary of the devastating Palisades Fire that destroyed his home and thousands of others across the city.
Pratt made the announcement while speaking at the “They Let Us Burn” rally, held to mark one year since the fire, which killed 12 people, destroyed roughly 7,000 structures, and caused an estimated $18 to $20 billion in damage. The Palisades Fire, along with the Eaton Fire, now ranks among the most destructive wildfires in Los Angeles history.
“Business as usual is a death sentence for Los Angeles, and I’m done waiting for someone to take real action,” Pratt told the crowd. “That’s why I am running for mayor. But let me be clear, this just isn’t a campaign — this is a mission, and we are going to expose the system. We are going into every dark corner of L.A. politics and disinfecting the city with our light.”
Best known for his role on MTV’s The Hills, Pratt has become a vocal critic of Los Angeles city leadership in the wake of the wildfire, frequently accusing officials of mismanagement and failure during the emergency response. During his remarks, Pratt again highlighted the inadequate water supplies for firefighters battling the blaze.
“I got more water coming outta my eyes than DWP had in both of our reservoirs,” he said, drawing applause from supporters.
Pratt said his campaign would focus on accountability, emergency preparedness, and restoring confidence in city government. “L.A. is going to be camera-ready again,” he added, framing his run as both a reform effort and a challenge to what he called entrenched political dysfunction.
His announcement drew swift criticism from allies of incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, who is seeking reelection. Bass campaign strategist Douglas Herman dismissed Pratt’s candidacy as a publicity stunt.
“It’s no shock that in advance of his imminent book release, a reality TV ‘villain’ who once staged a fake divorce to boost ratings and spent the last summer spewing post-fire misinformation and disinformation to pump up his social media following, would now announce he’s running for Mayor,” Herman said in a statement.
Despite the criticism, Pratt has maintained a visible presence in post-fire advocacy, regularly attending rallies and speaking out against city agencies over disaster response and infrastructure failures. His activism has resonated with some residents still grappling with the aftermath of the fires and frustrated by what they see as slow recovery and insufficient reforms.
With Los Angeles still recovering from its worst wildfire disasters on record, Pratt’s entry into the mayoral race adds an unconventional and polarizing figure to an already high-stakes contest centered on public safety, governance, and the city’s future resilience.
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Seijah Drake was born in Boston, MA, where she developed a penchant for writing early on and a passion for politics in college. After college she worked briefly for a conservative media in New York before relocating to the Greater D.C. Area to pursue a career in political marketing. She now resides in the free state of Florida.
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