Strategic Leadership.
Community Focus.

Kingston City Council Candidate: District 10 - Sydenham

Sydenham deserves thoughtful, accountable leadership that listens to residents, protects neighbourhood character, and plans responsibly for the future. With experience in municipal government, community engagement, and partnership-building, I’m committed to practical solutions and collaborative leadership for Sydenham.

✓ Municipal Leadership Experience
✓ Experienced Community Leader
✓ Advocate for Responsible Growth
✓ Committed to Stronger Community Connections
My Platform Volunteer
Rajesh Kumar - Professional Headshot
Election Day
October 26, 2026
Online Voting: October 14-26
20+ Years of Leadership Experience
$6M+ In Funding Secured for Communities
$10M+ Municipal Budget Managed
3 Sectors: Corporate, Government, Academia

My Priorities for Sydenham (to be updated)

Based on conversations with residents across the district, here's where I'll focus as your councillor.

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Student Housing

Work collaboratively to address the student housing problem so that both students and other community members co-exist peacefully.

As community member with a family and also a PhD student, I very well understand the challenges faced by both the sides.

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Queen's-Community Partnership

Strengthening town-gown relations to ensure the university partnership benefits both students and residents. As a Queen's community member, I can bridge this gap effectively.

Having built and maintainend strategic partnerships for communuties, academia, and corporates, I know how to make relationships work for everyone.

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Heritage & Neighbourhood Character

Protecting Sydenham's historic character while supporting thoughtful growth and quality housing that serves families and students alike.

Smart growth, not no growth. Preservation that allows our community to thrive and evolve.

Why I'm Running

Sydenham deserves thoughtful leadership that listens to residents, brings people together, and plans responsibly for the future.

Community Comes First

I’m running because strong neighbourhoods are built through listening, collaboration, and leadership that stays connected to residents.

Real Municipal Experience

As a former municipal CAO, I understand how local government works - from budgeting and infrastructure planning to accountability and service delivery.

Bringing People Together

Sydenham is a diverse and vibrant community. I believe in building respectful relationships that strengthen connections across our neighbourhoods.

Get Work Done

There are lots of things to be done. My decade long project management experience will be handy in that.

About Rajesh

Practical leadership grounded in community, collaboration, and accountability.

Committed to Sydenham’s Future

Rajesh brings experience from municipal government, academia, and the private sector, with a strong focus on community engagement, collaboration, and practical problem-solving.

As a former Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), he understands how local government works — from budgeting and infrastructure planning to community partnerships and accountability.

Living in the Sydenham district, Rajesh believes residents deserve leadership that listens, communicates openly, and plans responsibly for the future of Kingston’s neighbourhoods.

✓ 20+ Years Leadership Experience

Across municipal, academic, and private-sector organizations

✓ Community-Focused Leadership

Focused on collaboration, accountability, and practical solutions

✓ Local Engagement

Active in community boards, partnerships, and civic initiatives

Community Leadership

  • Board Director, Thrive Counselling
  • Volunteer, Ontario Career Lab
  • Active in local civic and community initiatives

Municipal Experience

  • Former Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
  • Experience in budgeting, operations, and partnerships
  • Worked across municipal, academic, and private sectors

Corporate experience

  • Parntership and ecosystem development
  • Successfully delivering highly complex projects
  • Accelerating digital transformation journeys

Education & Background

  • PhD Student at Queen's
  • Masters of Science from Queen’s and MBA from York University
  • Undergrad in Mechanical Engineering

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Questions? Ideas? Concerns? I want to hear from you.

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Email
kumar4kingston@gmail.com
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Phone
416-579-9192
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Website
www.kumar4kingston.com