Judson L. Transue

Judson Lincoln Transue (February 15, 1897 – December 17, 1980) was a Michigan politician.^[1]

Judson L. Transue
60th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office 1924–1927
Preceded by	David R. Cuthbertson
Succeeded by	William H. McKeighan[1]
Personal details
Born	(1897-02-15)February 15, 1897[2] Williamson, New York
Died	December 17, 1980(1980-12-17) (aged 83) Genesee County, Michigan

Political life

He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1924 for three 1 year terms.^[3] Transue was supported by the Ku Klux Klan, who mounted A recall effort of his predecessor, Cuthbertson, for his appointment of a Catholic Police Chief, James P. Cole. Despite the KKK's support, he kept Cole on as police chief.^[4]

Political offices
Preceded by David R. Cuthbertson	Mayor of Flint 1924–1927	Succeeded by William H. McKeighan

References

1. "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Archived from the original on 2008-12-25. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
2. "FamilySearch: Sign In". FamilySearch. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
3. "Index to Politicians: Traczuk to Travieso -- Transue, Judson L. Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Archived from the original on 2009-02-27. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
4. Miller, James M. "Crackdowns on 'reds,' booze didn't silence decade's roar". Flint Journal: Journal of the 20th Century. Booth Newspapers. Archived from the original on 27 May 2011. Retrieved 6 March 2009.