Spencer Pratt Campaigns in Baldwin Village Ahead of Los Angeles Primary

Spencer Pratt, a candidate for mayor of Los Angeles, spent part of Saturday in Baldwin Village, rallying support just days before the primary election on Tuesday.

Around 150 community members attended a barbecue and voter outreach event, giving residents a chance to talk directly with Pratt. Topics ranged from homelessness and crime to public safety and government accountability.

Pratt mingled with attendees, answering questions, posing for photos, and listening to concerns from residents who often feel sidelined by city officials.

“There’s so much potential here in Baldwin Village,” Pratt remarked, noting the community’s frustrations with current leadership. “They feel let down by Karen Bass and just want someone who understands their struggles.”

Many locals have been dealing with the fallout from government shortcomings for quite some time, Pratt observed. He expressed that people appreciate someone who shares their dissatisfaction with political leaders, adding hope for change.

“I want to eliminate corruption and ensure their tax dollars are actually used for their benefit,” he stated.

As the election approaches, turnout is expected to have a significant impact on the results, and Pratt highlighted the urgency of participating. “This is the moment we can make a real change in Los Angeles, but folks need to get out there and vote,” he said. “Complaining about issues won’t help if you’re not casting your ballot.”

The gathering was organized by local volunteers committed to connecting residents with mayoral candidates.

“I’m thrilled to see everyone engaging in this process,” said organizer Marie Claiborne. “We’re here to support our community.”

One resident, Leonard Lee, shared concerns about accountability in homeless funding. “The problem lies with nonprofits—not enough oversight on those funds,” he expressed.

Pratt promised that, if elected, he would prioritize community engagement over bureaucratic duties. “Frankly, I’d rather be out here with the people than cooped up in City Hall,” he shared.

Also present was Eoin Richard, a journalist focused on homelessness in the city, who emphasized the need for genuine change. “We need leadership that understands the real issues, not just temporary fixes that displace the problem,” he pointed out.

Richard described his personal encounters with homelessness and drug issues while living in MacArthur Park. “It affects daily life for everyone in L.A.,” he noted, suggesting that Pratt’s message resonated with voters at the event.

Some residents who couldn’t make it to the gathering expressed their thoughts on the election. Many indicated their intention to vote before the Tuesday deadline. Sophia Young, though too young to vote, shared insights following her parents’ support for Councilor Nitya Raman. She noted, “I think it’s going to be a really close race.”

Others mentioned they had already cast their votes for Mayor Karen Bass. Neighbor Kevin Melik remarked on the difficulties of the job amid challenging circumstances, saying he ultimately felt a connection with Bass.

The event attracted new voters, including a recently naturalized citizen who participated for the first time, motivated by community advocate Adrian Mallon to support Pratt.

With only a few days left to vote, the competition remains intensively close, particularly between Pratt and Bass, with City Councilwoman Nitya Raman also in the mix.