Overview
- Pratt unveiled his candidacy at a Pacific Palisades rally on Jan. 7 commemorating the fire that killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of structures.
- He cast city and state leadership as responsible for systemic breakdowns in prevention, response and insurance, criticizing policies in Topanga State Park and the performance of LAFD and LADWP.
- He posted images of apparent campaign paperwork on social media and declared his run official, though reporters could not immediately confirm a filing with the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission.
- Pratt is a named plaintiff in a lawsuit by Palisades residents against Los Angeles and LADWP alleging water-system failures, including low pressure and dry hydrants during the blaze.
- He enters a crowded 2026 field that includes incumbent Karen Bass, Austin Beutner and Rae Huang, and he has drawn support from conservative figures such as Richard Grenell, with the nonpartisan primary set for June 2.