> At a Glance
> – Spencer Pratt announced his run for Los Angeles mayor on the one-year anniversary of the Palisades Fire
> – The Jan. 7, 2025 blaze destroyed 6,800+ structures and claimed 12 lives
> – Pratt, 42, lost his Pacific Palisades home in what became California’s third-most destructive wildfire
> – Why it matters: The reality-TV-star-turned-candidate vows to “disinfect” city politics as over a dozen candidates vie to replace incumbent Karen Bass
Former The Hills personality Spencer Pratt jumped into the crowded Los Angeles mayoral contest Wednesday, using a rally commemorating the deadly Palisades Fire to launch his campaign and blast current leadership.
“They Let Us Burn” Rally
Speaking before the Palisades Fire Residents Coalition, Pratt framed his candidacy as a mission rather than a traditional political bid.
> “Business as usual is a death sentence for Los Angeles, and I’m done waiting for someone to take real action.”
He promised supporters he would “expose the system” and take cameras into “every dark corner of L.A. politics.”
Wildfire That Changed Everything
The Jan. 7 fire erupted amid forecasted Santa Ana winds and raced across 23,700 acres. Key statistics:
- 12 deaths linked to the blaze
- 6,800+ structures destroyed
- 9th-deadliest wildfire in state history
- 3rd-most destructive on California’s record
Pratt and wife Heidi Montag shared real-time footage as flames approached, later documenting the loss of their home and belongings.
Campaign Calendar
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| First day to file candidacy | Feb. 2 |
| Last day to file candidacy | Feb. 7 |
| Primary election | June 2 |
Incumbent Karen Bass, former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner, and more than a dozen others have already entered the race. Bass won the mayorship in 2022, defeating developer Rick Caruso.
Key Takeaways
- Pratt’s campaign launch directly ties his political ambitions to the wildfire’s devastation
- He joins a large field hoping to unseat first-term Mayor Bass
- Filing window opens Feb. 2 and closes Feb. 7
- Primary voters head to the polls June 2
The reality star’s entry adds celebrity flair-and fresh criticism of City Hall-to an already competitive mayoral contest.
