Full Name:
Kent Philip Mesplay
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
07/19/1962
Birth Place:
Madang, Papua New Guinea
Religion:
Decline to State
PhD, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, 1993
MS, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, 1987
BS, Engineering, Harvey Mudd College, 1980-1984
Candidate, President of the United States, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020
Candidate, United States Senate, 2006
No caucus information on file.
Personal Attendant, Angels at Home, 2019-present
Air Quality Inspector II, San Diego Air Pollution Control District, 2001-present
President, Future Dawning Enterprises, 2010-2013
Teacher, Grossmont Union High School District, 1998-2001
Council Member, San Diego Green Party County Council, 2006-present
National Delegate, Green Party United States National Committee, 2004-2013
Co-Chair, San Diego Green Party County Council, Communications Committee, 1996-1997
Treasurer, San Diego Green Party County Council, Communications Committee, 1996-1997
Founding Member, San Diego Citizens Action, 1996
Treasurer, San Diego Green Party County Council, 1996
Current Car:
2005 VW Jetta (Spice Red)
Father's Name:
Kenneth Pierre
Father's Occupation:
Retired Psychologist & Minister
Favorite Actor/Actress:
Robert Redford; Emma Thompson
Favorite Author:
C.S. Lewis
Favorite Book:
1984
Favorite Color:
Turquoise
Favorite Food:
durian (a fruit)
Favorite Movie:
Phenomenon
Favorite Musician:
Paul McCartney
Favorite Quote:
Dance like nobody is watching, love like you've never been hurt...(Mark Twain)
Favorite Sport:
Track
Favorite TV Shows:
Monk, Ghost Whisperer, Medium
Favorite Type of Music:
Rhythm & Blues
Favorite Vacation Spot:
...like I'm telling you...
Favorite Websites:
www.global-alliance-foundation.com, www.holodynamics.com
First Car:
1956 Dodge Custom Royal - still have it (Green)
First Job:
Cook at Pioneer Chicken
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Wood-working, carving, stained glass work, bead-work, drumming
Mother's Name:
Roselyn Maurine
Mother's Occupation:
Retired Secretary, Newspaper
Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:
have kids.
Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):
Ernest Shackleton, for his spirit of adventure, organizing principles and determination to survive.
Personal Hero and Why:
Any fire-fighter, for their selfless service.
Pets (include names):
Jumpy (dog, deceased); Monson (cassowary, traded to Berlin zoo for glass beads, presumed deceased), numerous insects, fish, birds, mammals and reptiles.
Priority Issues:
1) Sustainability is a security issue.
2) Global Climate Change is the defining issue of our time.
3) Electoral reform, including preferential voting and open debates
4) Nonviolence.
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
To improve our basic physical security in terms of water, food and energy and to reform politics.