LA mayoral hopeful Nithya Raman proposes backyard BBQ ban
- Nithya Raman, a Los Angeles City Council member and mayoral candidate, proposed a measure to ban backyard barbecues, fire pits, and other open flames in residential areas on high wildfire risk days called Red Flag Warning days.
- Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez blocked Raman's proposed ban, arguing it unfairly targets neighborhood gatherings and long-standing community traditions, and citing concerns from restaurant owners.
- Republican mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt criticized Raman's proposal, blaming poor leadership for wildfires and gaining campaign momentum by opposing the ban.
- Data shows that fires in homeless encampments far outnumber those caused by grills, with thousands of homeless-related fires reported in recent years, indicating other significant fire risks.
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Ban on backyard barbecues on certain days in California floated as others push back hard
Democrat L.A. mayoral candidate Nithya Raman in California proposed banning backyard barbecues on high wildfire risk days, drawing criticism from other Golden State politicians.
Reality Star Spencer Pratt Rips LA Councilmember Over BBQ Ban Proposal
The Los Angeles mayoral race is heating up, igniting intense discussions over wildfire prevention and personal freedoms. City Councilmember Nithya Raman found herself at the center of a controversy after proposing a measure to ban barbecues on certain days. This move quickly drew the ire of reality TV star Spencer Pratt, who criticized it as lacking common sense. The clash began on social media, where Pratt’s tweet, “Come and take it!” captured …
Anarcho-Tyranny in LA: City Leaders Look to Crack Down on Barbecues, Ignore Encampment Fires
Summer is nearly here and a hard-left Los Angeles city councilmember has proposed something that the people have surely been yearning for: banning backyard barbecues. Yes, really. Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman, who is also running for mayor, introduced a motion on Wednesday to ban backyard barbecues during certain high fire danger days in the city, the California Post reported. The motion was blocked by Councilmember Monica Rodrigue…
Spencer Pratt roasts Nithya Raman in barbecue video
Los Angeles mayoral candidate and reality TV star Spencer Pratt roasted Democratic opponent and city council member Nithya Raman over her fire safety motion that would effectively ban backyard barbecues under certain conditions. In the video, Pratt is seen with a large piece of meat in a barbecue grill or smoker on a deck, complete with the words, “HAPPY SMOKE 4th.” He’s also jamming to “Look What You Made Me Do” by Our Last Night, which is a r…
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