Movatterモバイル変換

[0]ホーム
URL:

Jump to content
WikipediaThe Free Encyclopedia
Search

Misty Buscher

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
American politician

Misty Buscher
57th Mayor ofSpringfield
Assumed office
May 5, 2023
Preceded byJim Langfelder
Personal details
Born1970 or 1971 (age 54–55)
PartyDemocratic (before 2016)
Republican (2016–present)
SpouseMike Buscher
Children2
EducationLincoln Land Community College

Misty Buscher (born 1970/1971)[1] is the mayor ofSpringfield, Illinois, thestate capital andseat ofSangamon County. She is the second female mayor in the history of Springfield.[2]

Early life

[edit]

Buscher was born to Charles and Veronica Tozer[1] inCarrolton, moved to Springfield in 7th grade, graduated fromRochester High School in 1988, and attendedLincoln Land Community College.[3] She worked in the banking industry in Springfield for over 20 years,[4] starting as a bank teller in 1988, and becoming a vice president of Marine Bank.[3][5] Buscher is married to Mike Buscher, who unsuccessfully ran for Springfield city council in 2007,[6][7] and is the sister in-law of former Springfield Deputy Chief of Police Cliff Buscher.[8]

Political career

[edit]

Buscher served two terms as thecity treasurer.[1] In her initial run for city treasurer in 2015 Buscher was endorsed by the Sangamon County Democratic Party,[3] though in 2016 she moved from independent to Republican and spoke favorably of Donald Trump's candidacy.[9] In the 2019 city treasurer race Buscher ran successfully against Jennifer Notariano.[10] As treasurer, Buscher clashed with mayorJim Langfelder over street parking meters.[11]

She defeated incumbent Langfelder in his bid for a third term as mayor in an upset.

Electoral history

[edit]
Springfield mayoral election, 2023[12]
CandidateVotesPercentage
Misty Buscher13,61451.46%
Jim Langfelder12,84148.54%
Totals26,336100.00%
Springfield city treasurer election, 2019[13]
CandidateVotesPercentage
Misty Buscher17,61674.07%
Jennifer Notariano6,16825.93%
Totals23,784100.00%
Springfield city treasurer election, 2015[14]
CandidateVotesPercentage
Misty Buscher14,81156.50%
Frank Edwards11,40343.50%
Totals26,214100.00%

References

[edit]
  1. ^abcSpearie, Steven (February 23, 2023)."Two-term Springfield city treasurer 'putting my money where my mouth is' in run for mayor". State Journal-Register. RetrievedJune 12, 2023.
  2. ^Spearie, Steven (May 5, 2023)."Buscher sworn in as mayor, saying she stands 'shoulder to shoulder' with new city council". State Journal-Register. RetrievedJune 12, 2023.
  3. ^abcOlsen, Dean."Misty Buscher to run for mayor".Illinois Times. RetrievedJune 18, 2023.
  4. ^"Springfield city treasurer announces run for mayor for 2023, challenging Langfelder".The State Journal-Register. RetrievedJune 18, 2023.
  5. ^"BEYOND Influential Women | Meet Misty Buscher, A Woman running for Mayor in Springfield – The Observer". RetrievedJune 18, 2023.
  6. ^Schoenburg, Bernard (September 13, 2006). "Springfield Ward 4 candidate seeks to help city continue to add jobs".The State Journal-Register. p. 13.
  7. ^Nave, R. L."'Right' on".Illinois Times. RetrievedJune 27, 2023.
  8. ^"Report talk of fundraiser just 'secondhand' info".The State Journal-Register. RetrievedJune 27, 2023.
  9. ^"Buscher moves from independent to GOP, Trump".The State Journal-Register. RetrievedJune 18, 2023.
  10. ^Mary, Hansen (March 25, 2019)."Springfield Elections: Treasurer's Race".NPR Illinois. RetrievedJune 18, 2023.
  11. ^"City provides Buscher with smart meter information".The State Journal-Register. RetrievedJune 18, 2023.
  12. ^"Consolidated Election Official Results". Sangamon County Clerk. RetrievedJuly 4, 2023.
  13. ^"Consolidated Election Official Results". Sangamon County Clerk. RetrievedJuly 4, 2023.
  14. ^"Results". Sangamon County Clerk. RetrievedJuly 4, 2023.
Political offices
Preceded by Mayor ofSpringfield
2023–present		Incumbent
Federal capital
Muriel Bowser (D),Washington, DC


Flag of IllinoisPolitician icon

This article about a mayor inIllinois is astub. You can help Wikipedia byadding missing information.

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Misty_Buscher&oldid=1282559053"
Categories:
Hidden categories:
[8]ページ先頭
©2009-2026 Movatter.jp