Sources & Supporting Documentation
Claims appearing on Hawthorne Treasurer Facts are linked to an identifiable source whenever possible. Priority is given to official government records and primary-source professional records. Source labels distinguish official records from candidate-published information.
City of Hawthorne Financial Reports
City of Hawthorne — Annual Financial Reports / ACFRs (2013–present)
Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports covering the City's financial statements, cash, investments, and reserves beginning with Patterson's 2013 election as Treasurer.
City of Hawthorne — Investment Reports
City investment reports documenting investment interest earnings and reported investment return rates during the Treasurer's tenure.
City of Hawthorne — Adopted Budgets
Adopted City budgets reflecting cash management, reserves, and financial planning across the comparison period.
City of Hawthorne — Investment Policy
City investment policy governing the management, liquidity, and reporting of public funds.
City of Hawthorne — Banking Reports & Council Staff Reports
City Council staff reports and banking documentation regarding banking arrangements, fee reductions, and the competitive banking process.
Hawthorne Financial Oversight Committee Materials
Materials from Hawthorne's Financial Oversight Committee, where available, relating to financial stewardship and reporting.
Government Records
City of Carson — Treasurer's Office Records
City of Carson records reflecting Patterson's service as Chief Deputy Treasurer.
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder — Election Records
County election records for the 2013 and 2026 Hawthorne City Treasurer races.
California Department of Insurance — License #0G18314
State licensing record confirming Raymond Vergara's California insurance license.
FINRA BrokerCheck / Investment Adviser Records
FINRA BrokerCheck and Investment Adviser records for previously held securities registrations, where applicable.
Candidate-Published Materials
Raymond Vergara — Candidate Biography
Candidate-published biographical material stating education, corporate experience, and insurance-business background. Identified as candidate-published, not an independent government record.
L. David Patterson — Candidate Biography
Candidate-published biographical material stating education, professional background, and municipal experience. Identified as candidate-published, not an independent government record.
Professional Credentials
Farmers Insurance — Raymond Vergara Agent Profile
Farmers Insurance public listing identifying Raymond Vergara as a licensed California insurance agent in Hawthorne.
California State Board of Accountancy — License Verification
Public license lookup for accounting credentials, where applicable to either candidate.
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