LA mayoral hopeful Nithya Raman proposes backyard BBQ ban
- Councilwoman Nithya Raman proposed a measure to consider banning backyard barbecues, fire pits, and open flames in residential areas during high wildfire risk days in Los Angeles.
- The proposal faced criticism from political opponents, including mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt and Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, who expressed concerns about the impact on residents and local businesses as well as enforcement priorities.
- Data shows the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to over 75,000 fires in homeless encampments since 2020, greatly outnumbering those caused by grills, highlighting concerns about the focus of fire risk management.
- Recent polling indicates Spencer Pratt is gaining support against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Nithya Raman, with Pratt's campaign emphasizing public safety issues and critiquing the grilling ban proposal.
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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 …
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…
‘COME AND TAKE IT’: Spencer Pratt TORCHES Dem mayoral hopeful’s proposed BBQ restrictions
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