Mehul Thakker
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Mehul M. Thakker is the first South Asian person to run for a Statewide office in California
as a Green Party
candidate. In 2006, he ran for State Treasurer
as a Green Party candidate but was defeated.
Thakker is a second generation South Asian American whose parents immigrated to the U.S. from India in 1969. He was born and raised in Odessa, Texas
, where he graduated from Permian High School
in 1995. He holds a Bachelor of Science
in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas
As co-author of the book, California Under Corporate Rule, Thakker outlined the reasons for the number of uninsured Californians and proposes that single-payer health care
is the best long-term solution for people of California.
Along with Peter Camejo
, Donna J. Warren, Forrest Hill
, Michael Wyman, Larry Cafiero, and Todd Chretien
, Mehul comprised the MVP slate of the 2006 Green Party of California
candidates. MVP stands for "Million Votes for Peace," a campaign in which these candidates aim to garner one million votes from California voters that are against the war in Iraq.
Mehul M. Thakker is an Investment Advisor with Oakland, CA based Progressive Asset Management (PAM). PAM was founded in 1987 as the nation's first, independent socially responsible investment broker-dealer. Thakker is also active in the movements for Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR), shareholder rights, and to expose unnecessarily high CEO compensation packages.
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
as a Green Party
Green Party (United States)
The Green Party of the United States is a nationally recognized political party which officially formed in 1991. It is a voluntary association of state green parties. Prior to national formation, many state affiliates had already formed and were recognized by other state parties...
candidate. In 2006, he ran for State Treasurer
State Treasurer
In the state governments of the United States, 49 of the 50 states have the executive position of treasurer. Texas abolished the position of Texas State Treasurer in 1996....
as a Green Party candidate but was defeated.
Thakker is a second generation South Asian American whose parents immigrated to the U.S. from India in 1969. He was born and raised in Odessa, Texas
Odessa, Texas
Odessa is a city in and the county seat of Ector County, Texas, United States. It is located primarily in Ector County, although a small portion of the city extends into Midland County. Odessa's population was 99,940 at the 2010 census. It is the principal city of the Odessa, Texas Metropolitan...
, where he graduated from Permian High School
Permian High School
Permian High School is a public high school located in Odessa, Texas and is part of the Ector County Independent School District. It was the subject of the book Friday Night Lights which in turn inspired a movie and TV series of the same name.-History:...
in 1995. He holds a Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas
University of Texas at Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas, also referred to as UT Dallas or UTD, is a public research university in the University of Texas System. The main campus is in the heart of the Richardson, Texas, Telecom Corridor, north of downtown Dallas...
As co-author of the book, California Under Corporate Rule, Thakker outlined the reasons for the number of uninsured Californians and proposes that single-payer health care
Single-payer health care
Single-payer health care is medical care funded from a single insurance pool, run by the state. Under a single-payer system, universal health care for an entire population can be financed from a pool to which many parties employees, employers, and the state have contributed...
is the best long-term solution for people of California.
Along with Peter Camejo
Peter Camejo
Peter Miguel Camejo was an American author, activist and politician. In the 2004 United States presidential election, he was selected by independent candidate Ralph Nader as his vice-presidential running mate on a ticket which had the endorsement of the Reform Party.Camejo was a three-time Green...
, Donna J. Warren, Forrest Hill
Forrest Hill (CA Secretary of State candidate)
Forrest Hill is a 2006 Green Party candidate for the California Secretary of State's office, currently occupied by Bruce McPherson. He is an openly gay candidate who supports gay marriage and benefits for domestic partners...
, Michael Wyman, Larry Cafiero, and Todd Chretien
Todd Chretien
Todd Chretien , an American activist. Chretien is a leading member of the International Socialist Organization. He was the Green Party candidate for United States Senate in California in 2006.-Background:...
, Mehul comprised the MVP slate of the 2006 Green Party of California
Green Party of California
The Green Party of California is the California affiliate of the Green Party. The party is a ballot-qualified in California, first established as such in 1991, using the petition method of gaining state recognition....
candidates. MVP stands for "Million Votes for Peace," a campaign in which these candidates aim to garner one million votes from California voters that are against the war in Iraq.
Mehul M. Thakker is an Investment Advisor with Oakland, CA based Progressive Asset Management (PAM). PAM was founded in 1987 as the nation's first, independent socially responsible investment broker-dealer. Thakker is also active in the movements for Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate social responsibility
Corporate social responsibility is a form of corporate self-regulation integrated into a business model...
(CSR), shareholder rights, and to expose unnecessarily high CEO compensation packages.