{"id":9908,"date":"2026-05-17T00:29:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T00:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=9908"},"modified":"2026-05-17T00:29:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T00:29:02","slug":"los-angeles-mayor-race-voters-raise-crime-fears-at-spencer-pratt-event-in-nithya-ramans-district","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=9908","title":{"rendered":"Los Angeles mayor race: voters raise crime fears at Spencer Pratt event in Nithya Raman\u2019s district"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 160px; gap: 2px; width: 460px; background: #eee; padding: 2px;\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u6574\u884c\u5bbd\u5e7f\u544a -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876674\"><\/ins> 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{}});<\/script>\r\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Spencer Pratt invaded his mayoral rival Nithya Raman\u2019s own backyard for an election event that drew hundreds of locals concerned about Los Angeles future. <\/p>\n<p>The former reality TV star turned serious political contender held a meet-and-greet at a supporter\u2019s home in Sherman Oaks Saturday, with many saying they were sick of living in fear in the San Fernando Valley, which has been hit by a string of violent burglaries in recent months.<\/p>\n<p>Before the event, Pratt fired off a blistering public safety message, accusing city leaders of pointing to falling crime statistics, while ignoring what residents are experiencing on the streets.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s easy to say crime is down when you simply stop responding to crimes,\u201d Pratt wrote in a social media post.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Spencer Pratt speaks to a packed crowd in Sherman Oaks on Saturday as residents gathered to voice concerns about public safety, crime and quality-of-life issues in Los Angeles. <span class=\"credit\">Jonathan Alcorn for CA Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>And crime was the on the minds of most residents, who lined up to speak to a patient Pratt about their concerns.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>One mother talked about being attacked while shopping with her children.\u00a0Many others described the growing frustration with homelessness and quality-of-life issues.<\/p>\n<p>The latest Emerson poll ahead of the primary on June 2 found Pratt is now supported of 22% of voters, with Mayor Karen Bass leading on 30% and Nithya Raman on third with 19%.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>One of the strongest messages came from Sana Lahar, a Sherman Oaks mother-of-three who has spent 20 years helping save the lives of children as a cardiac perfusionist.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI wanted him to see the face of a mom with three kids,\u201d Lahar said. \u201cWe\u2019re real and we care about the safety of our children and our families and our community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Lahar\u2019s home was burglarized several years ago, and police took more than an hour to arrive because officers later explained they were severely understaffed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI didn\u2019t feel safe in my own home,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Supporters gathered in Sherman Oaks on Saturday for a three-hour Spencer Pratt campaign event centered heavily on public safety and neighborhood concerns. <span class=\"credit\">Jonathan Alcorn for CA Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Sana Lahar, a Sherman Oaks mother of three, told Pratt that public safety is her number one concern.  <span class=\"credit\">Jonathan Alcorn for CA Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>She also explained she was shopping with her children at a grocery store one Sunday morning when a thief attempted to steal her purse and pepper sprayed her.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI just want to feel safe again,\u201d she said. \u2018\u201dThat\u2019s simply it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Lahar said her concerns are not unique and urged other mothers to speak up about safety concerns affecting families.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think him talking directly to mothers really resonates with voters,\u201d she said. \u201cI think it\u2019s important that as mothers we feel heard and seen.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The frustration extended beyond parents.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Spencer Pratt listens as attendees share concerns during a Sherman Oaks stop. <span class=\"credit\">Jonathan Alcorn for CA Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Tom Glick said he once campaigned for Nithya Raman because he believed her to be a fresh outsider ready to shake up City Hall. <\/p>\n<p>Now, he says she became exactly what she promised not to be.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs soon as she ran, she forgot about the people in the community that campaigned for her.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He criticized Raman\u2019s handling of public safety and policing issues.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI do not think Nithya Raman takes public safety seriously,\u201d the resident said.<\/p>\n<p>Public safety has become a central focus of Pratt\u2019s campaign, a message he\u2019s amplified through a series of powerful online videos. One portrayed him as a superhero cleaning up Los Angeles and taking on the city\u2019s problems.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Residents lined up throughout the Sherman Oaks event to share stories about crime, homelessness and frustrations with City Hall directly with Spencer Pratt. <span class=\"credit\">Jonathan Alcorn for CA Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Jenny Leeser said Pratt\u2019s messages have hit home because he was putting words to frustrations many residents have been carrying quietly for years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBecause I love the fact that we finally have a candidate who\u2019s speaking the truth and cares for the city,\u201d Leeser said.<\/p>\n<p>When asked what resonated with her most, she answered immediately.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Spencer Pratt supporters leave the Sherman Oaks event carrying campaign gear and merchandise after a packed afternoon focused heavily on public safety concerns. <span class=\"credit\">Jonathan Alcorn for CA Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Spencer Pratt supporters leave the Sherman Oaks event carrying campaign gear and merchandise after a packed afternoon focused heavily on public safety concerns. <span class=\"credit\">Jonathan Alcorn for CA Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThe truth. Everything,\u201d she said. \u201cOur city has been destroyed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When asked what he would focus on first if elected mayor, Pratt repeatedly returned to one answer: public safety.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPublic safety,\u201d he said, describing it as a day-one priority.<\/p>\n<p>The concerns raised Saturday come amid a more complicated citywide backdrop.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Attendees walked away with Spencer Pratt shirts, hats and campaign gear. <span class=\"credit\">Jonathan Alcorn for CA Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Recent LAPD data shows several violent crime categories trending downward across Los Angeles in 2026, though property crime and burglary concerns continue in some neighborhoods.<\/p>\n<p>Sherman Oaks and surrounding areas of the San Fernando Valley have had a string of residential and commercial burglaries.<\/p>\n<p>By the end of the afternoon, the event had become less about a celebrity candidate and more about something many in the room appeared to share: a belief that public safety fears are becoming one of the most powerful forces shaping Los Angeles politics.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe need change, our city has suffered way too long,\u201d said Lahar.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- \u603b\u5bb9\u5668\uff1a\u6700\u5927\u5bbd908px Grid\u7d27\u51d1\u5e03\u5c40 -->\r\n<div style=\"display: grid; 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