The California Post endorses Spencer Pratt for Los Angeles mayor

The California Post is proud to endorse Spencer Pratt for mayor of Los Angeles.Pratt is a political newcomer who lost his family home in the Palisades Fire.He jumped into the race because he, like many other residents, became deeply frustrated with the exceedingly slow pace of rebuilding.Were it just for the fire, Pratt might merely be a protest vote.But he has showed a deep passion for LA and a strong grasp of the challenges the city faces.Pragmatic Pratt is certainly the best candidate, given the incompetence and ideological idiocy of his opponents.He has campaigned on the key issues that matter to Angelenos — the common-sense priorities of hard-working residents.The persistent homelessness.

The enduring threat of violent crime.The crumbling roads.

The dry reservoirs.The constant tax hikes.

The job cuts in Hollywood.The ongoing exodus of residents.

And a continued culture of corruption at City Hall.We have had one-party rule in LA for a quarter of a century.The last great mayor was Richard Riordan.Since then, we’ve gone from good to bad to worse.

One-termer James Hahn, political climber Antonio Villaraigosa, incompetent Eric Garcetti, and now Karen Bass.We are long overdue for change.Pratt’s specific policy proposals make clear that he is the candidate for change.California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.

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Never miss a story Pragmatic Pratt says he will crack down on petty crime.He says he will overhaul the city’s emergency-response systems so that nothing like the Palisades Fire can ever happen again.He says he will enforce anti-camping ordinances to stop homeless people from putting up tents wherever they feel like it.Mayor Bass has failed.She was in Africa during the fire when the city needed her most.Instead of taking responsibility she blamed others.

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