Spencer Pratt Unveils Bold Plan to Address LA's Homelessness and Drug Crisis

Mayoral candidate proposes 'get help or get out' approach, ending harm reduction programs

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt is taking a hardline stance on the city's homelessness and drug crisis, proposing a 'get help or get out' approach that would prioritize intervention over harm reduction programs. Pratt argued the city has allowed lawlessness and open-air drug use to spiral out of control, particularly in areas like Skid Row, and vowed to ensure public sidewalks are not permanent encampments. He also pledged to end city-funded needle and pipe distribution programs, stating 'my police will arrest you if you're handing paraphernalia to drug addicts.'

Why it matters

Pratt's proposed policies represent a significant shift from the city's current approach to homelessness and addiction, which has emphasized harm reduction and voluntary services. His hardline stance is likely to stir debate around balancing public safety, individual rights, and the most effective ways to address these complex social issues.

The details

In a blunt interview, Pratt argued the city has allowed lawlessness and open-air drug use to spiral out of control, particularly in areas like Skid Row. He invoked California's involuntary psychiatric hold law, saying 'If I do what some of these people do, Spencer Pratt's getting 5150'd.' Pratt said his administration would ensure public sidewalks were not permanent encampments, stating 'the streets are not just for people to live with fentanyl needles.' A key pillar of his plan would be ending city-funded harm-reduction programs that distribute clean needles and pipes, declaring 'My police will arrest you if you're handing paraphernalia to drug addicts. So, that's done.'

  • Pratt filed his Declaration of Intention to become a candidate for LA Mayor on February 3, 2026.
  • Pratt discussed his plan in an interview on his 'The Fame Game' YouTube series on February 12, 2026.

The players

Spencer Pratt

A reality TV personality who is running for mayor of Los Angeles on a platform of addressing the city's homelessness and drug crisis.

Matthew Seedorff

A Fox11 reporter who interviewed Pratt about his proposed policies.

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What they’re saying

“If I do what some of these people do, Spencer Pratt's getting 5150'd. Brittany Spears got 5150'd, and I can take you down Skid Row as there's 1,000 worse than Brittany Spears.”

— Spencer Pratt, Mayoral Candidate (The Fame Game* YouTube Series)

“so you're saying you either agree to get help, or you can't be homeless in this spot”

— Matthew Seedorff, Fox11 Reporter (The Fame Game* YouTube Series)

“100 percent. The streets are not just for people to live with fentanyl needles.”

— Spencer Pratt, Mayoral Candidate (The Fame Game* YouTube Series)

What’s next

Pratt's specific policy proposals and enforcement mechanisms remain to be fully detailed as he continues his mayoral campaign.

The takeaway

Pratt's hardline approach to homelessness and addiction represents a significant shift from the city's current harm reduction-focused policies. While his proposals are likely to stir debate, they highlight the ongoing challenges Los Angeles faces in addressing these complex social issues.