Monica Cooper
Incumbent
City of Carson, City Treasurer
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Overview
Monica Cooper is the elected City Treasurer of Carson, a position she has held since 2015.1 In her 2015 campaign, she stated she previously worked as an administrator for the state Franchise Tax Board.2 She is certified as a municipal treasurer and advanced investment manager.1 In 2016, the Fair Political Practices Commission fined her $4,000 for using her personal bank account to pay campaign expenses and for making prohibited expenditures in cash.2 At a May 2026 City Council meeting, she requested the reclassification of a position in her department, stating her budget could cover the cost without affecting the General Fund.3
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $0
- Cash on hand
- $7,614
AI read these figures from a scanned copy of the filing; two separate reads agreed.
Source: City of Carson filings for Cooper For Treasurer 2026
Endorsements
- Los Angeles County Democratic Party4Party
Sources
- Elections 2022: Carson has 2 council districts, city clerk, treasurer up for grabs, Daily Breeze. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Carson Treasurer Monica Cooper fined for illegal ..., Daily Breeze. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- AgendaLink, City of Carson. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsed Candidates - Los Angeles County Democratic Party, Los Angeles County Democratic Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.