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