About L. David Patterson, PhD
David Patterson is dedicated to his family and community
"BUILDING A SAFER, THRIVING COMMUNITY THROUGH STRONG ECONOM C GROWTH, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SAFETY."
L. David Patterson
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Our Vision
At the heart of our campaign is a simple yet powerful vision: to create a Hawthorne where every resident feels safe, empowered, and proud to call this city home. We envision a future where economic growth is inclusive, housing is affordable, and our streets are clean and vibrant. Our goal is to build a community that values transparency, supports local businesses, and offers opportunities for all—whether you’re raising a family, starting a business, or enjoying your retirement. Together, we can transform Hawthorne into a thriving, welcoming city that leads by example in the South Bay.
Our Mission
Our mission is to bring transformative leadership to Hawthorne that champions transparency, fosters economic development, and enhances the quality of life for all residents. We are committed to creating a safe, vibrant, and inclusive community by driving responsible growth, supporting local businesses, and ensuring that every voice is heard in our city’s future. Through dedicated service and innovative solutions, we aim to build a stronger, more united Hawthorne where opportunities are accessible to everyone.
- Transparency
- Growth
- Safety
- Inclusion
- Opportunity
- Community
L. David Patterson
Committed to Hawthorne
L. David Patterson was born and raised in Southern California. A graduate of El Camino Community College, David went on to obtain his Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Southern California (USC), majoring in Entrepreneurial Studies, his Masters of Science degree in Industrial & Organizational Science, and recently completing his PhD in Business Psychology.
David has over 20 years experience as a financial advisor and business consultant. He currently holds his 4 insurance licenses (Life, Health, Property & Casualty), 5 investment licenses (Series 7, 6, 66, 63, 26), and a Real Estate Broker’s license. Over the years he has helped hundreds of families plan and prepare for their financial future, as well as helped dozens of small businesses and entrepreneurs reach professional and organizational goals.
After college, David choose Hawthorne to live where he found his very first apartment. Committed to serving his community, David has volunteered for many community organizations and non profits in the city, including the Hawthorne Teen Center, Richstone Family Center, and Chamber of Commerce. In 2013, David began his commitment to public service being elected as Hawthorne’s City Treasurer.
Track Record of Making a Difference
As City Treasurer
As City Treasurer, David has transformed the office of Treasurer and worked successfully with the City Manager and City Council to transform the City’s finances.
David started by updating the city’s investment policy, then went on to save the city tens of thousands of dollars renegotiating the City’s banking fees, and thousands more helping the city find a new banking partner. During his time as Treasurer Hawthorne is reported record reserves (600% increase), and an increase on the return on investments by over 400%.
As Councilman
I am proud to have brought Hawthorne its first Dog Park, as well as introduce the Hawthorne 311 app so residents and communicate easily and directly with City Hall.
As Councilman I have partner with the Hawthorne Police Department to create recruitment videos and other efforts to bring in new officers. And to fight crime, I increased the budget to our Prosecution department, so they are better equipped to prosecute and fight petty theft in Hawthorne.
Additional accomplishments include:
– Financial literacy and homeownership workshop for the City
– established Hawthorne’s first time home buyer’s program, to provide down-payment assistance to our residents looking to be homeowners.
– EV chargers in our city
– A youth basketball clinic
– Free tax preparation services
– A digital newsletter for the community
– I was able to reorganize and establish better processes for our licensing and finance department, introducing best practices in how Hawthorne handles its budgeting and accounting, creating greater efficiency, safety in our finances and increasing accountability and transparency.
