Rye City Councilman (D) 2006 -2009, a member of former Rye Democratic Mayor Steve Otis’s council majority voting bloc, defeated for reelection in 2009 as a result of Rye government controversies including Hen Island, Schubert’s Wetland Destruction and runaway tax increases and city spending, particularly legal fees – paid to Rye City Corporation Counsel.

Mr. Pratt often debated Ray Tartaglione publically during City Council meetings, defending the City’s non-enforcement of health and safety codes. Mr. Pratt works professionally as a financial industry executive.