Judson L. Transue | |
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60th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan | |
In office 1924–1927 |
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Preceded by | David R. Cuthbertson |
Succeeded by | William H. McKeighan |
Personal details | |
Born |
Williamson, New York |
February 15, 1897
Died | December 17, 1980 Genesee County, Michigan |
(aged 83)
Judson Lincoln Transue (February 15, 1897 – December 17, 1980) was a Michigan politician.
He was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1924 for three 1 year terms. 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.