Spencer Pratt criticizes officials for the delays in fire rebuild permits in Palisades

Spencer Pratt Criticizes California Officials Over Wildfire Recovery Delays

Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt has spoken out against California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. At a press conference on Wednesday, he expressed frustration over the slow pace of rebuilding efforts following a wildfire that destroyed his home in the Pacific Palisades earlier this year.

Pratt, known for his role on “The Hills,” lost the house he shared with his wife, Heidi Montag, in a fire in January. Since the incident, he has launched a campaign on social media targeting both Newsom and Bass, accusing them of poor management and negligence in recovery efforts.

During the press conference, Pratt was accompanied by small business manager Kelly Loeffler and local entrepreneur Luke Melchior. They toured the devastated property, where rebuilding approvals have been stalled for five months. This delay follows fires that affected around 16,000 structures back in January.

With a congressional investigation led by Senator Rick Scott also underway, Pratt remarked that the issue should not be politicized. He seemed relieved to see local officials being held accountable, saying, “I’m glad to see those who are responsible for managing these funds are being questioned.”

He expressed disappointment that Democratic senators did not visit the area to inspect the damage, stating, “If they had come, I would have gone to Washington with them.”

Kelly Loeffler praised Pratt for encouraging others to voice their concerns. She mentioned that homeowners and businesses are unable to rebuild due to bureaucratic delays from California officials, despite the availability of $3.2 billion in federal aid through the Small Business Administration.

Loeffler criticized the state’s leaders, claiming they are offering little more than lip service in the face of a serious crisis. She insisted they must overcome their backlog of permit approvals and fulfill commitments to the affected communities.

Currently, only 475 rebuilding permits have been approved by the City of Los Angeles, with an additional 313 from Los Angeles County, according to recent statistics.

Meanwhile, Pratt and Montag have filed a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles and the Bureau of Water and Power, alleging damages related to their lost home. In response to inquiries from Fox News, Newsom’s office shifted the blame to the Trump administration and dismissed Loeffler’s actions as merely a publicity stunt.