Ken Mettler
Ken Mettler (born August 21, 1953) is a Past President of the California Republican Assembly[1] and a conservative political activist. He also served as President of the Republican Assembly of Kern County, a local chapter of the C.R.A., Vice President of the Kern High School District Board of Trustees, and President of the Rosedale Union School District Board of Trustees.
Ken Mettler | |
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| President of the California Republican Assembly | |
| In office 2008–2010 | |
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| Born | August 21, 1953 Bakersfield, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Bakersfield, California |
| Alma mater | University of California, Riverside |
| Profession | Public Figure, Independent Businessman |
Biography
He earned his Bachelor of Science from California State University, Los Angeles in 1973 and then graduated from University of California, Riverside in 1975 with a Master of Public Administration. He subsequently served in the Peace Corps in Managua, Nicaragua, where he coordinated a survey of earthquake-damaged buildings in conjunction with the United Nations.
Entering the private sector after his service in the Peace Corps, Mettler went to work for Tenneco Oil Company as an analyst for two years before forming METCO Development Corporation and METCO Homes of California, Inc. where he worked for thirty years developing residential and industrial subdivisions. As of 2014 he owned KLM Homes, Inc., KLM Land Services, and KLM Litigation Services. The entities provide residential construction management services, petroleum land services, and construction and real estate litigation support.
Political activity
- (2016) Candidate, United States House of Representatives, California, District 23 (unsuccessful)
- (2010) Candidate, California State Assembly (unsuccessful)
- (2008-10) President of the California Republican Assembly
- (2006-10) Trustee, Kern High School District
- (2008) Kern County Chairman for Yes on Prop 8 - "Protect Traditional Marriage"[2]
- (2008) Kern County Chairman for Yes on Prop. 98-Property Rights Protection[3]
- (1995-06) Trustee, Rosedale Union School District
- (2006) Chairman of a California State Assembly primary campaign
- (1995) Initiated the Special Assessment District Disclosure Notice City Ordinance
- (1993) Spokesman for Proposition 174 – School Voucher Initiative
- (1988) Initiated the Notice of Default Current Trustor state legislation attempt
- (1986) Initiated the FNMA Notice of Mortgage Insurance cancellation federal policy
- (1980–84) Director of Fruitvale Mutual Water Company, Inc.
- (1982) Initiated Surface Rights vs. Mineral Rights county ordinance
- (1982) Chairman of a California State Senate primary campaign
- (1982) Treasurer of Californians Against Regulatory Excess
Affiliations
- (2009 to Present) President of the California Republican Assembly
- (2007 to Present) President of the Republican Assembly of Kern County
- (2007 to Present) Member of the Kern County Republican Central Committee
- (2005 to Present) Member of Kern Citizens for Property Rights
- (2000 to Present) Member of the National Rifle Association