Murphy for Kingston
Dear friends and neighbours,
After much consideration and many conversations, I have decided that I will not be running for office during the 2026 municipal election.
This has been a difficult decision, but I am learning just how quickly children grow up, and my focus for the coming years will be on my young family. I look forward to learning more about my hometown, this time through the eyes of a parent.
Given my current research work on municipal politics and electoral integrity, I will be remaining neutral through the campaign period.
All the best,
Michael
Hello
My name is Michael Murphy
Michael Murphy grew up in the Meadowbrook-Strathcona area, graduating from St. Paul's Elementary and Regiopolis-Notre Dame High School. He now lives in Strathcona Park with his wife, Sara. Michael is a Director of the Centre for International and Defence Policy at Queen's University, with a PhD in political science from the University of Ottawa.
Michael represented Kingston and Frontenac Islands as a school board trustee from 2018-2022, and served as Vice Chair of the Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board. He has been an active member of the community through a number of organizations, including the Fort Henry Guard Club of Canada, the Food Sharing Project, and as a past coach and official in baseball and hockey leagues. He is part of the maintenance crew for a neighbourhood outdoor hockey rink in Strathcona Park.
