American politician
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]
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]
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.
Springfield mayoral election, 2023[ 12] Candidate Votes Percentage Misty Buscher 13,614 51.46% Jim Langfelder 12,841 48.54% Totals 26,336 100.00%
Springfield city treasurer election, 2019[ 13] Candidate Votes Percentage Misty Buscher 17,616 74.07% Jennifer Notariano 6,168 25.93% Totals 23,784 100.00%
Springfield city treasurer election, 2015[ 14] Candidate Votes Percentage Misty Buscher 14,811 56.50% Frank Edwards 11,403 43.50% Totals 26,214 100.00%
^a b c Spearie, 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 . ^ 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 . ^a b c Olsen, Dean."Misty Buscher to run for mayor" .Illinois Times . RetrievedJune 18, 2023 . ^ "Springfield city treasurer announces run for mayor for 2023, challenging Langfelder" .The State Journal-Register . RetrievedJune 18, 2023 .^ "BEYOND Influential Women | Meet Misty Buscher, A Woman running for Mayor in Springfield – The Observer" . RetrievedJune 18, 2023 .^ Schoenburg, Bernard (September 13, 2006). "Springfield Ward 4 candidate seeks to help city continue to add jobs".The State Journal-Register . p. 13. ^ Nave, R. L." 'Right' on" .Illinois Times . RetrievedJune 27, 2023 . ^ "Report talk of fundraiser just 'secondhand' info" .The State Journal-Register . RetrievedJune 27, 2023 .^ "Buscher moves from independent to GOP, Trump" .The State Journal-Register . RetrievedJune 18, 2023 .^ Mary, Hansen (March 25, 2019)."Springfield Elections: Treasurer's Race" .NPR Illinois . RetrievedJune 18, 2023 . ^ "City provides Buscher with smart meter information" .The State Journal-Register . RetrievedJune 18, 2023 .^ "Consolidated Election Official Results" . Sangamon County Clerk. RetrievedJuly 4, 2023 .^ "Consolidated Election Official Results" . Sangamon County Clerk. RetrievedJuly 4, 2023 .^ "Results" . Sangamon County Clerk. RetrievedJuly 4, 2023 .Political offices Preceded by Mayor ofSpringfield 2023–presentIncumbent
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