Kristin Judge and her family have been residents of Washtenaw County for 12 years. She is proud to be a dedicated wife and mother to her husband of 16 years and two children. Prior to moving to Michigan, she graduated from Northern Arizona University with a B.S. in Education. After teaching 6th grade, Kristin returned to school to earn a Masters in Counseling and Masters in Education from Arizona State University.

Kristin is a proud member of the Michigan Democratic Party believing in representative government that works for the people. She is the currently elected Vice-President of the Ann Arbor based group, Women Progressive Activists.

As an active member of the Saline Area Schools community, she has participated in the Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC), STARS program, and many PTA and PTO activities including board positions. Kristin is well aware of budget issues facing schools and all Michigan governmental entities after her experience on the revenue committee for the LRPC. After learning of the financial shortfalls in the school budgets, Kristin led the STARS program and raised $55,000 for the school district general fund to directly pay salaries of Union Staff.

As a grass-roots activist, Kristin was involved in Pittsfield Community First and their efforts to protect jobs, preserve wetlands and secure road improvements to Michigan Avenue for the safety of residents. The work done by Pittsfield Community First directly resulted in $3 million dollars of additional road improvements on Michigan Avenue paid for by developers and not tax payers.

Kristin’s interest in children and prevention was heightened during her work as a Community Educator for Planned Parenthood and her training as an Adolescent Health Trainer.

To prepare for the position of County Commissioner, Kristin has been meeting with current commissioners and county employees while studying commission budgets and guiding principles. A commitment to community safety and the well-being of children drive Kristin to enter the political arena. If elected, she will use her skills as a problem-solver and team builder to enhance the already efficient County Board.