Spencer Pratt, recognized for his role on the notable reality series The Hills, has declared his intention to run for mayor of Los Angeles. This announcement comes a year after his residence, along with many others, was destroyed in the Palisades fire.
He shared this news on Wednesday during a “They Let Us Burn” rally that commemorated the anniversary of the fires.
“For Los Angeles, business as usual is a death sentence. I’m not waiting any longer for real action. That’s why I’m jumping into the race for mayor,” he stated. “Let me clarify: this isn’t merely a campaign. It’s a mission, and we aim to uncover the system. We’re going to investigate every corner of LA politics and shine a light on it.”
“Los Angeles will look camera-ready again,” he remarked.
“There was more water leaking from eyes than the DWP had in both its reservoirs,” Pratt commented, emphasizing the water shortage available for firefighting efforts that day.
A campaign strategist for Mayor Karen Bass, who is seeking re-election, criticized Pratt, suggesting that his mayoral bid is more about bolstering book sales than genuine intent.
“It’s typical of the reality TV ‘villain’ who once faked a divorce for ratings and spent last summer spreading misinformation post-fire to grow his social media presence, to announce a mayoral run right before his upcoming book release,” said campaign strategist Douglas Herman.
After the Palisades fire, which resulted in 12 fatalities, destroyed 7,000 structures, and incurred estimated damages between $18 billion and $20 billion, Pratt emerged as a vocal activist. He regularly condemned city officials for their insufficient rescue operations during the catastrophic event.
One year later, the Palisades and Eaton fires ranked as the most devastating wildfires in Los Angeles’ history.
