Misty Buscher
Misty Buscher | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 57th Mayor of Springfield | |
| Assumed office May 5, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Langfelder |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1970 or 1971 (age 53–54) Carrollton, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (before 2016) Republican (2016–present) |
| Spouse | Mike |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Lincoln Land Community College |
Misty Buscher (born 1970/1971)[1] is the mayor of Springfield, Illinois, the state capital and seat of Sangamon 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] in Carrolton, moved to Springfield in 7th grade, graduated from Rochester High School in 1988, and attended Lincoln 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 the city 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 mayor Jim 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]| Candidate | Votes | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misty Buscher | 13,614 | 51.46% | |
| Jim Langfelder | 12,841 | 48.54% | |
| Totals | 26,336 | 100.00% | |
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misty Buscher | 17,616 | 74.07% | |
| Jennifer Notariano | 6,168 | 25.93% | |
| Totals | 23,784 | 100.00% | |
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misty Buscher | 14,811 | 56.50% | |
| Frank Edwards | 11,403 | 43.50% | |
| Totals | 26,214 | 100.00% | |
References
[edit]- ^ 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. Retrieved June 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. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ^ a b c Olsen, Dean. "Misty Buscher to run for mayor". Illinois Times. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
- ^ "Springfield city treasurer announces run for mayor for 2023, challenging Langfelder". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
- ^ "BEYOND Influential Women | Meet Misty Buscher, A Woman running for Mayor in Springfield – The Observer". Retrieved 2023-06-18.
- ^ 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. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ "Report talk of fundraiser just 'secondhand' info". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ "Buscher moves from independent to GOP, Trump". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
- ^ Mary, Hansen (2019-03-25). "Springfield Elections: Treasurer's Race". NPR Illinois. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
- ^ "City provides Buscher with smart meter information". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
- ^ "Consolidated Election Official Results". Sangamon County Clerk. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "Consolidated Election Official Results". Sangamon County Clerk. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "Results". Sangamon County Clerk. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
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