With just days left until Los Angeles voters go to the polls, mayoral candidates Spencer Platt On Sunday, he sparked new political uproar when he shared a video of a homeless man dozing next to a ballot box in Hollywood. he blames rivals Karen Bass and Nithya Raman Ignoring the city’s homelessness problem.
The video, reportedly taken near the Weill and Ariel Durant Library branch in Hollywood, shows a man sleeping on the ground next to a ballot box with trash strewn nearby. Platt shared the video on
Platt used the scene as evidence of what he said were years of failed leadership on homelessness and public safety.
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Homelessness becomes decisive election issue
Homelessness has become a central issue in the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral race. In light of this issue, much of Platt’s campaign revolved around criticism of current city leadership’s handling of encampments, drug addiction and public disorder.
In a series of campaign posts over the weekend, Platt argued taxpayers were spending billions without achieving meaningful results and pledged to take a tougher approach if elected.
If you vote for me, this is just an order for change. Enough is enough. I’m the compassionate person, no matter what these people tell you,” Platt said Sunday.
Platt said in a video message that he wants homeless residents to receive treatment and support rather than remain on the streets. “I don’t want people dying in the streets,” he said. He also criticized current spending priorities and outreach programs.
Platt also made numerous posts on Sunday criticizing the efforts of his Democratic opponents Raman and Bass to address homelessness and a mass exit from the film industry.
The reality TV personality even teased herself by saying, “The Nicaea campaign is the only thing worse than Hills.”
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Posts and comments come at key moments in election
The controversy occurred at a crucial moment in the game. A recent UC Berkeley/Los Angeles Times poll showed Bass at 26 percent, Raman at 25 percent and Platt at 22 percent, putting all three candidates in the lead heading into Tuesday’s primary.
Bass, who is seeking re-election, defended her administration’s homelessness strategy, particularly the “Safe Inside” program that moves homeless residents into temporary shelters and housing.
Raman, a Los Angeles City Council member and urban planner, also centered her campaign on housing and homelessness issues, but she criticized some of Bass’s approach, arguing that some projects were financially unsustainable and needed reform. Raman has long advocated for expanding housing supply and addressing homelessness through broader structural housing solutions.
Platt’s campaign, on the other hand, has gained significant poll support due to its heavy reliance on social media and celebrity appeal.
In addition, according to analysts quoted by the Los Angeles Times, Platt’s campaign agenda has struck a nerve, and with the help of social media, the outsider has emerged as a serious contender.
