Belleville for Justice and Peace

10/30/2026

10/24/2026

"My life and career have been shaped by a strong connection to Belleville, a commitment to public service, and a belief that effective leadership must deliver measurable results. I attended Prince of Wales Public School and Quinte Secondary School before earning a university degree in economics.

I went on to spend 28 years in the federal public service, primarily in leadership roles, including serving as director of the East Central Ontario Tax Services Office. This experience taught me the importance of accountability, responsible financial management, sound decision-making, and delivering value to taxpayers.

Since 2021, as CEO of Habitat for Humanity Prince Edward Hastings, I have worked directly on affordable homeownership, construction, and community development.

I understand the challenges of bringing projects to life, managing costs, working with government partners, and finding practical solutions to complex problems.
Issues

Belleville needs a council that plans for the future while addressing the everyday pressures residents face today.

I believe our priorities must be affordability, public safety, responsible growth, and protecting the quality of life that makes our community special.

Affordability must be at the centre of every major decision. Property taxes, water bills, and other costs are putting pressure on households, particularly seniors, young families, and people on fixed incomes. Council must scrutinize spending.

We must also expand housing options, including affordable homeownership, rental housing, and attainable homes for working families."

- Hazzem Koudsi

10/23/2026

Emergency Protest, Kingston

10/23/2026

Starvation is a war crime. Food and basic necessities are once more being blocked from entering Gaza.

Photo: Al-Haq On 19 October 2026, the UN World Food Programme announced that funding shortages had forced it to reduce its monthly food assistance in Gaza from 1.6 million to 1.1 million people, leaving approximately 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza without access to this critical assistance. WFP has...

10/20/2026

From our weekly protest.

10/19/2026

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10/18/2026

From the "1,100 Days of Genocide" protest in Toronto, on Oct. 10.

10/16/2026

Google Earth shows the evidence.