Your Neighbour.
Your Voice at City Hall.

Keeping Sydenham strong and connected.

I live in Sydenham District and am building my future here. I care deeply about protecting what makes our neighbourhood special while planning responsibly for the future.

My experience in municipal administration helps me understand how local government decisions are made - from budgeting and infrastructure planning to community engagement and accountability.

I also work within Queen’s economic development ecosystem, collaborating with partners such as Kingston Economic Development Corporation to support entrepreneurship, research, and local job creation in Kingston.

I’m running for City Council because Sydenham deserves practical, thoughtful leadership that listens, brings people together, and delivers results.

✓ Built a technology startup focused on practical problem-solving
✓ Former Municipal Chief Administrative Officer (Northern Canada)
✓ Managed complex projects, budgets, and operational systems
✓ Work in Queen’s economic development ecosystem supporting local innovation and job creation
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Rajesh Kumar, candidate for Sydenham District City Council
Election Day
October 26, 2026
Online Voting: October 14-26
Advance Voting: October 16-17

My Priorities for Sydenham District

These priorities reflect what I’ve heard directly from residents across Sydenham.

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Beautiful, Well-Maintained Neighbourhoods

Great neighbourhoods don't happen by accident. They happen when everyone takes pride in their properties - homeowners, landlords, and tenants alike.

I will support residents in maintaining strong neighbourhood standards. I'll help students find quality housing. And yes, I'll make sure the City follows through when properties fall below our community standards.

When everyone plays their part, everyone wins.

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Building Bridges Between Queen's & the Community

Queen's and Sydenham District need each other. The university brings energy, ideas, and opportunity. The community provides character, stability, and home.

I work at Queen's. I study at Queen's. I live in Sydenham. I see both sides every day.

I will work to bring people together at the table - university leaders, student representatives, homeowners, renters. We will find common ground. We will turn frustration into collaboration.

That's what bridge-builders do.

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A Neighbourhood We're Proud to Call Home

Sydenham's limestone homes and tree-lined streets make this place special. I'll protect that character while welcoming the growth that keeps communities vibrant.

Smart growth means homes students can afford, properties families can invest in, and streets everyone feels safe on. It means planning for tomorrow while respecting yesterday.

We can grow without losing what makes us special.

To my fellow students: I’m a PhD student too, and I understand the housing challenges here. I’ll focus on safer rentals, stronger Queen’s - community collaboration, and ensuring your voices are heard at City Hall. You are part of this community. Your voice matters in how Sydenham District grows.

Why I'm Running

Focused on practical improvements shaped by resident voices.

This Community Is Home

I'm not a career politician. I'm a neighbour who chose Sydenham as home.

I care about schools because I'll send my kids there. I care about parks because I'll use them. I care about streets because I'll walk them.

This isn't politics to me. It's personal.

I Build Bridges, Not Walls

I've spent my career bringing people together. At Queen's, I connect researchers with partners. As CAO, I brought governments, Indigenous leaders, and communities to the table. In my startup, I built teams that delivered.

Sydenham needs someone who unites, not divides. Someone who finds common ground. That's what I do.

I Get Things Done

As a municipal CAO, I managed $10M budgets and led operations. As a startup founder, I built a business from zero to revenue. At Queen’s, I work in the economic development ecosystem, supporting partnerships that connect research, entrepreneurship, and local businesses to create real economic opportunities in Kingston.

I know how to take an idea and make it real. I know how to work with people who disagree. I know how to deliver results, not just promises.

That's what Sydenham District needs.

About Me

Building a life in Sydenham and working to strengthen the community I call home.

Rooted in Community. Focused on Results.

I came to Kingston for graduate studies and chose to build my future here in Sydenham. I work here, study here, and spend time listening to the people who call this community home.

Supporting Kingston’s Economic Growth

Through my work at Queen’s, I collaborate with the university’s economic development ecosystem and external partners, including Kingston Economic Development Corporation, to support entrepreneurship, research partnerships, and local innovation that contributes to job creation in the region.

My experience spans municipal government, entrepreneurship, and community partnerships. As a former municipal Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), I understand how local government decisions affect neighbourhoods, services, and everyday life.

I believe strong communities are built through collaboration, accountability, and respectful dialogue. I’m running to help bring people together and deliver practical solutions that protect what makes Sydenham special while planning responsibly for the future.

My perspective is shaped by working across municipal systems, entrepreneurship, and community partnerships. I focus on turning that experience into practical outcomes for the neighbourhood.

I’m running to bring these perspectives together - and turn them into practical action for Sydenham. To build bridges. To find solutions that work for everyone.

Sydenham deserves a councillor who listens first, brings people together, and acts with purpose.

Community Building

  • Board of Director, Thrive Counselling (individual & family issues support services)
  • Member, Sydenham District Association
  • Volunteer Mentor, Ontario Career Lab (helping students navigate careers)
  • Volunteer experience includes supporting community initiatives such as science fairs and youth engagement programs.

Leadership Experience

  • Former Municipal Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
  • I managed municipal operations and public services
  • I built partnerships across communities and organizations
  • I have been an entrepreneur and small business founder

Education

  • PhD Student, Queen's University
  • MSc in Management (Research), Queen's University
  • MBA, York University
  • Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, Kurukshetra University

How I’ll Work for You

I believe residents deserve a councillor who is visible, approachable, and connected to the community year-round.

Community Coffee Chats

Regular informal meetups where residents can share concerns, ideas, and feedback directly.

Responsive Communication

Residents deserve timely communication and clear follow-up when local issues arise.

Transparent Decision-Making

I’ll explain Council decisions in clear, simple language so residents understand what’s happening at City Hall.

Neighbourhood Walks

Regular walks through Sydenham to hear directly from residents and better understand local concerns firsthand.

Availability and accessibility are core to how I will serve Sydenham District.

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Email: rajesh.kumar04@gmail.com | Phone: 416-579-9192