Staff Reports
Los Angeles has a new hopeful champion, Spencer Pratt, who’s eyeing the seat of mayor. Famous for his reality TV antics, Pratt now wants to take on the real world problems of LA with a straightforward, common sense approach. In his vision, the first order of business is to follow the money. We’ve all heard of scams where huge amounts of money meant for aiding disaster victims somehow disappear into thin air. Pratt points out that while millions are reportedly raised, victims see little to no relief. Instead of help, what they mostly get is endless bureaucracy.
Take, for example, the homelessness issue. Pratt’s take is refreshingly blunt. He suggests that Los Angeles is allowing rampant drug dealing to fuel the homelessness crisis. Fancy cars driving up to Skid Row to sell drugs is business as usual, while the city turns a blind eye. According to Pratt, cleaning up the streets isn’t just about finding shelter for the homeless; it’s also about clearing out the drugs that have enslaved them in their current state.
Pratt also turns his attention to the Palisades, arguing that the response to people in need, like those suffering from disasters, is inadequate. He points out the obvious: local and state leadership seem to have dropped the ball. In his ideal world, relief funds would come directly to the victims from the federal government rather than disappearing in a cloud of red tape. It’s no secret that insurance issues leave many without the help they need to rebuild their lives, and Pratt thinks a more federal approach could prevent these folks from falling through the cracks.
What Spencer Pratt is advocating might sound elementary, but sometimes the simplest ideas are the most powerful. The concept that government should serve the people, not strangle them with processes, seems to have been lost along the way. Calling for accountability is not just a populist talking point but a reminder of the government’s primary function—serving its citizens, not the other way around.
So, is Spencer Pratt the answer to Los Angeles’ many problems? Whether his candidacy is serious or comedic, his suggestions to fix LA highlight a critical conversation about where taxpayer money goes and why real solutions seem elusive. In a time when everyone seems to have their own complex solutions, maybe a bit of straightforward thinking is exactly what LA needs.
