Seattle mayor makes stunning admission in response to Spencer Pratt’s homeless comments: ‘Absolutely are a factor’
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson responded to Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt's comments about homelessness. She acknowledged that drug addiction is a factor in homelessness, while emphasizing that housing costs are the primary driver. Wilson did not directly address Pratt's suggestion of moving LA's homeless population to Seattle.
- ▪Katie Wilson is the socialist mayor of Seattle.
- ▪Spencer Pratt claimed that many homeless individuals in Los Angeles are not originally from the area.
- ▪Wilson admitted that drugs are a factor in homelessness but stated that housing costs are the main issue.
- ▪Pratt has proposed sending homeless addicts to rehab centers on federal land.
- ▪A report indicated that a significant portion of LA's homeless population comes from outside the city.
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US News Seattle mayor makes stunning admission in response to Spencer Pratt’s homeless comments: ‘Absolutely are a factor’ By Titus Wu Published June 4, 2026, 8:42 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Katie Wilson, the socialist mayor of Seattle, has finally responded to Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt’s claim he would move LA’s homeless to her city — even admitting the reality star turned candidate had a point. A few weeks ago, Pratt made bold claims to a local reporter that the majority of the city’s homeless population would disperse if forced out, saying many of them aren’t even from Los Angeles. Pratt seemed to have a destination in mind. 3 Spencer Pratt, a candidate in the Los Angeles mayoral race.
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