Nithya Raman bold-faced hypocrisy about state of LA as she comments on Spencer Pratts campaign

Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman said voter frustration helped fuel support for celebrity candidate Spencer Pratt in the city’s hard-fought mayoral race, acknowledging that many Angelenos are fed up with the status quo.“I know many people in this city voted for Spencer Pratt, who gave voice to the fear and anger so many in this city are feeling right now,” she said.“I don’t think Spencer Pratt was the candidate LA needed in this moment, but I understand why he was able to cultivate support.”Raman’s comments reflected a central theme of the mayoral race: residents have grown increasingly angry over deteriorating conditions across Los Angeles and what they view as a failure of city leadership.“People in this city are frustrated with the conditions on our streets, and they can feel an absence of leadership here,” she said.

“They can feel that the city is not working, and they are sick of it.”The lefty councilmember also took aim at Mayor Karen Bass, arguing that powerful insiders continue to dominate local government.“The mayor has the entire political machine behind her,” Raman said.The mayoral contest unfolded against a backdrop of mounting political turmoil, including a massive lawsuit filed by thousands of homeowners who lost properties in the devastating Palisades Fire.The sweeping legal action names the city of Los Angeles, the state of California, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and several other entities as defendants.Among the plaintiffs is Kenneth D.Bass — the brother of Mayor Karen Bass — adding another layer of intrigue to the high-profile case as questions continue to swirl over the government’s response to the deadly blaze.Bass has defended her administration’s record, highlighting efforts to reduce homelessness, expand public safety programs, and support the entertainment industry, while also criticizing Raman’s approach during a downtown campaign kickoff.Raman has run as a systems-focused re...