Misty Buscher Explained

Misty Buscher
Office:57th Mayor of Springfield
Term Start:May 5, 2023
Predecessor:Jim Langfelder
Birth Place:Carrollton, Illinois, U.S.
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

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

Political career

Buscher served two terms as the city treasurer. In her initial run for city treasurer in 2015 Buscher was endorsed by the Sangamon County Democratic Party,[8] 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.

Electoral history

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%

Notes and References

  1. News: Spearie . Steven . Two-term Springfield city treasurer 'putting my money where my mouth is' in run for mayor . June 12, 2023 . State Journal-Register . February 23, 2023.
  2. News: Spearie . Steven . Buscher sworn in as mayor, saying she stands 'shoulder to shoulder' with new city council . June 12, 2023 . State Journal-Register . May 5, 2023.
  3. Web site: Springfield city treasurer announces run for mayor for 2023, challenging Langfelder . 2023-06-18 . The State Journal-Register . en-US.
  4. Web site: BEYOND Influential Women Meet Misty Buscher, A Woman running for Mayor in Springfield – The Observer . 2023-06-18 . en-US.
  5. News: Schoenburg . Bernard . September 13, 2006 . Springfield Ward 4 candidate seeks to help city continue to add jobs . 13 . The State Journal-Register.
  6. Web site: Nave . R. L. . 'Right' on . 2023-06-27 . Illinois Times . en.
  7. Web site: Report talk of fundraiser just 'secondhand' info . 2023-06-27 . The State Journal-Register . en-US.
  8. Web site: Olsen . Dean . Misty Buscher to run for mayor . 2023-06-18 . Illinois Times . en.
  9. Web site: Buscher moves from independent to GOP, Trump . 2023-06-18 . The State Journal-Register . en-US.
  10. Web site: Mary . Hansen . 2019-03-25 . Springfield Elections: Treasurer's Race . 2023-06-18 . NPR Illinois . en.
  11. Web site: City provides Buscher with smart meter information . 2023-06-18 . The State Journal-Register . en-US.
  12. Web site: Consolidated Election Official Results . Sangamon County Clerk . 4 July 2023.
  13. Web site: Consolidated Election Official Results . Sangamon County Clerk . 4 July 2023.
  14. Web site: Results . Sangamon County Clerk . 4 July 2023.

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