Spencer Pratt, recognized for his role in the popular reality series The Hills, revealed he’s been a registered Republican since 2020. This came just after he declared his intention to run for mayor of Los Angeles, emphasizing that his campaign will be nonpartisan.
“I’ve been in the public eye for most of my life, and there’s nothing hidden that people don’t already know. The only aspect that seems overlooked is my voter registration. So, here it is: I registered as a Republican in 2020 and have kept it that way,” Pratt shared in a post on X.
“I wasn’t about to change it just to fit a mold. This campaign isn’t tied to any party label; I’m running as an independent candidate. As mayor, my focus will be on collaboration, not party affiliation,” he noted.
Pratt launched his mayoral campaign during a “They Let Us Burn” rally, marking the anniversary of a significant fire.
“Business as usual in Los Angeles is a recipe for disaster. I’m tired of waiting for real action. That’s why I’m stepping up to run for mayor,” he stated. “Make no mistake, this is more than a campaign. This is our mission to shine a light on the system. We’re going to dig deep into LA politics and bring about change.”
“Los Angeles will be ready for its close-up again,” he added.
Reflecting on the past, he remarked, “There was more water in the eyes of the people than the city had in its reservoirs when we needed it most,” referring to the inadequate water supply for firefighters during the crisis.
A campaign strategist for incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, who is pursuing re-election, accused Pratt of using his candidacy to boost book sales.
“It’s typical of this reality TV ‘villain,’ who’s previously staged fake events for attention, to now run for mayor right before his book launch,” strategist Douglas Herman stated.
Following the Palisades fire, Pratt became a vocal critic of the city’s emergency response, which he felt was insufficient during a disaster that took 12 lives, destroyed about 7,000 buildings, and incurred damages estimated between $18 billion and $20 billion.
A year later, the Palisades and Eaton fires were noted as the most devastating wildfires in Los Angeles’ history.
