Endorsements

I've known Michael Judd for nearly 10 years, and during that time I've had the opportunity to see firsthand just how deeply he cares about our community.

Michael's commitment to helping others is second to none. His work supporting food security, people with disabilities, affordable housing, and those who are struggling in our community isn't just something he talks about, he gets involved and does something about it.

He's always willing to go the extra mile to help someone in need, and he's certainly done that for me. Michael listens, he cares, and when he sees a problem, he doesn't simply walk away from it, he personally takes an interest in it and follows through looking for a positive solution.

I believe Kingscourt-Rideau needs a councillor who is prepared to stand up for people, ask the difficult questions and work hard to make our community better.

Inside information, Michael is very frugal and does not like to see money being wasted, this is a very valuable trait that would benefit the city and our finances tremendously.

That's why I'm proud to support my friend Michael Judd for City Council.

Janet Trost

Kingscourt-Rideau resident

Les Cseh publishes Kingston Spotlight, a local newsletter covering Kingston and the surrounding communities. We met on a Jane's Walk, and he has been paying attention to Rideau Heights ever since.

The first time I met Michael Judd, he had spent part of that morning cleaning up a vandalized bus shelter. Nobody asked him to. Nobody was watching. He just did it and then carried on with his day.

The second time we met was to walk Rideau Heights. Michael was so enthusiastic that I made a mental note to consider relocating there! We walked the neighbourhood, where Michael shared about the benefits, progress and challenges; pointing out the Habitat build going up, the community garden, the inclusive playground being designed so people of every size and ability can actually use it.

And all this despite severe chronic pain, which he never mentions.

That is the pattern with Michael. When Rideau Heights needed lifting after COVID, he started a neighbourhood photo contest, and it has grown every year since. When he got 35,000 pounds of pasta donated to Partners in Mission, he did not stop at the photo op. I rode along while he personally delivered generous amounts of it to organizations across the area that would get it into the hands of people who needed it.

I hear a lot of people talk about their community. Michael is the rarer thing. He keeps showing up, and he brings other people along with him. Including me!

Les C. Cseh

Kingston 

I am a resident of Ward #7 Kingscourt-Rideau. I have been complaining to the City of Kingston for more than ten years about a health and safety issue. I met Michael Judd when he was knocking on doors campaigning. Within one week Michael Judd resolved the issue. If you want to be taken seriously and if you want to get things done then vote for Micheal Judd. I wholeheartedly endorse Michael.

Jennifer Thomasing, Kingston Ontario

Michael's response: When Jen showed me the issue, my background as a carpenter, contractor, and health advocate made it clear right away how serious it was — this wasn't just an inconvenience, it was a real safety risk to Jen, her neighbor, and others nearby. Jen told me she had officially raised this many times with the City and with her councillor, and got nowhere. I made personal visits to the City's bylaw, fire, and building departments, spoke directly with Kingston Fire and Building staff, and followed up until it was addressed. With the assistance of Kingston Fire and the City's building department, a full plan is now in place to completely resolve this serious safety matter. We very much have the right individules and department to manage significant matter in this city.... good hard working people. Its a shame Jen had to go thorugh so much.

I have known Michael for several years through work on community projects in and around the City of Kingston, and I am pleased to recommend him as a thoughtful, practical, and persistent advocate for accessibility and neighbourhood improvement. 

One example is our current work on the Rideau Heights Neighbourhood Photo Contest, for which I have served as webmaster for the past two years. Through this project, Michael has encouraged me to step out from behind the computer and take on a more visible role, showing his ability to recognize others’ strengths and invite them into meaningful community participation. 

Beyond that project, Michael has been a proactive advocate and problem solver in Kingston for many years. Whether helping clean up after unfortunate incidents, securing donations for Partners in Mission Food Bank, or speaking at Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee meetings, he consistently turns concern into action. His work demonstrates initiative, community commitment, and a clear dedication to making Kingston more accessible and inclusive. 

Andrea Palmer, Kingston

"I’m proud to endorse Michael Judd for Kingston City Council – Kingscourt-Rideau.

What has impressed me most about Michael is the way he approaches community issues. I’ve seen him approach challenges as a policy advocate — not simply someone sharing an opinion. He asks questions, looks at the process, considers the evidence, and focuses on how policy and decisions can actually improve people’s lives.

His years of advocacy around accessibility, housing, health, food security and community well-being demonstrate that commitment.

Municipal leadership needs people who are willing to listen, do the homework, challenge processes when necessary, and turn community concerns into meaningful action.

That’s why I’m happy to support Michael Judd for Councillor, Kingscourt-Rideau." 

Rumit is a Kingston resident, valuable member of the Kingston volunteer community, and recipient of the 2026 Kingston First Capital Honourable Achievement Award.... for his contributions to our community.

"I've known Michael Judd for 20 years, and I'm giving him my strongest endorsement for Kingston City Council.
I first met Michael through our local yacht club, where he served as racing captain of a sailing crew I raced with for many years. He was a patient and effective leader — teaching all of us, individually and as a team, what it took to compete and win. And win we did, season after season. That kind of leadership isn't theoretical; it's earned in real time, under pressure, with a team counting on you.
Michael moved to Kingston some years ago, and we've stayed close friends since. In that time, I've watched him bring the same qualities — patience, clear communication, and genuine investment in the people around him — to his volunteer work with various causes in the Kingston area.
I know Michael as a leader who gets the best out of people without micromanaging them, who takes the time to make sure everyone understands the "why" behind what they're doing, and who shows up consistently for the causes and people he cares about. Kingston will be well served by his presence on City Council."

Peter Frost, owner Frost Automation and graduate of Queens University Eng.

Sean O'Meara was my councillor when I liven in Oakville, we lived on the same street, and I have stayed in touch with him ever since.

“I’ve known Michael for a number of years through my role as a Regional and Town Councillor in Halton and Oakville.  Michael has always advocated fiercely for his community and neighbourhood.  He is approachable consistent and would make a great municipal Councillor.”

Sean O’Meara

Region and Town Councillor Ward 1 Oakville since 2014, 2026 candidate for Mayor of Oakville. As a former neighbour I wish him well in his run.

Arthur Potts and I both worked extensively on the campaign to stop loyalty points from expiring, an effort that was ultimately signed into law, receiving royal assent. read more about that work under Proven Advocacy.

“Michael will make an excellent Councillor in Kingston. A passionate advocate for consumer and community causes, he will bring energy and thoughtful approaches to help Kingston be the best it can be.” 

Arthur Potts, Former MPP, Beaches East York. 

"Congrats on putting your hat in the ring for the local Kingston City Council - they Certainly would benefit from having a passionate person such as yourself at their Council Table"

A wonderful endorsement from Linda Sweet. She was the Founder and Director of Glenburnie School M.S., and author of Raising Self Reliant Children; Empowering Todays Youth to Become Tomorrow's Leaders (Sweet Solutions, available on Amazon). 

I sailed with Linda for years on her beautiful boat out of Port Credit.

Michael Judd is a proven and reliable advocate for people facing real-world problems within the Kingston community. Michael understands that a person has the right to have their basic needs met. One such basic need Michael continues to bring to the forefront of community advocacy is food security. More importantly, Michael takes practical action to ensure that the most vulnerable residents have access to food.

The Lunch BOX is a volunteer-led and community-centred initiative that runs a meal program in Battersea, Ontario, just north of Kingston. Michael heard about The Lunch BOX and reached out to include this rural program in the largest, single food donation in Kingston and the area has received to date. The Lunch BOX received over 120lbs of Barilla Canada pasta, an extraordinary and generous amount that will help feed individuals and families for many months!

Katie Koopman

Katie lives in South Frontinac and works in Kingston