LA mayor hopeful Spencer Pratt exposes city spending spree in shocking video
Spencer Pratt, a mayoral hopeful in Los Angeles, released a video criticizing a $16 million homeless housing project that provides 64 beds at a cost of $250,000 per bed. He accused city officials, including Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, of mismanaging funds and using misleading language to justify high-cost programs. Pratt argues the money could be better spent on direct aid or broader solutions amid rising public frustration over homelessness and city spending.
- ▪Spencer Pratt criticized a $16 million project for 64 homeless beds in Cypress Park, costing approximately $250,000 per bed.
- ▪The project was highlighted by Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
- ▪Pratt questioned oversight, accountability, and the effectiveness of small-scale housing projects amid widespread homelessness.
- ▪The video gained traction on social media after being shared by venture capitalist Shaun Maguire and others.
- ▪Los Angeles is currently in a high-stakes budget cycle, allocating nearly $15 billion amid concerns over strained public services.
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Metro LA mayor hopeful Spencer Pratt exposes city spending spree in shocking video By Jamie Paige Published May 4, 2026, 3:57 p.m. ET Spencer Pratt has savaged a video from a far-left member of Los Angeles City Council showcasing a multi-million splurge on homeless housing. The mayoral hopeful tore into DSA’s Eunisses Hernandez for walking Angelenos through the project that is costing taxpayers an eye-popping $16 million. The footage shows the 16 tiny homes that will house 64 homeless people in Cypress Park, which will cost approximately $250,000 per bed. 4 Mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt calls out Eunisses Hernandez on wild spending spree- zeros in on graffiti and grift. X/@shaunmmaguire Pratt said: “Hey, Los Angeles, are you aware that socialists in L.A.
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