Sharon Springer Explained

Sharon Springer
Term Start:December 2019
Term End:December 2020
Predecessor:Emily Gabel-Luddy
Successor:Bob Frutos
Education:University of South Alabama (BS)
Ohio State University (MS)
Party:Democratic

Sharon Springer is an American politician who served as the mayor of Burbank, California. Elected in December 2019, she succeeded Emily Gabel-Luddy.

Early life and education

Springer's father served in the United States Air Force. As a child, the family moved frequently and lived in several countries, including Spain and the Kingdom of Libya.[1]

Springer earned a Bachelor of Science degree in geography from University of South Alabama and a Master of Science degree in city and regional planning from Ohio State University. She later earned a Master Gardener certificate from University of California Cooperative Extension.[2]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Springer worked as a real estate appraiser. She was also an administrator at EngAGE, an education non-profit.[3]

In April 2017, Springer was elected to the Burbank City Council.[4] In April 2018, she served as the vice mayor of Burbank.[5]

In December 2019, Springer became the mayor of Burbank.[6] [7]

Personal life

Springer's husband was Lawrence Lee Gardner, Jr. (died 2010). Springer lives in Burbank, California.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: At a Glance. en-US. Los Angeles Times. 2021-01-12. 0458-3035.
  2. Web site: Sharon Springer, Mayor . burbankca.gov . June 9, 2020.
  3. Web site: Burbank Council Candidate: Sharon Springer . . December 22, 2014 . June 9, 2020. (Requires paid subscription)
  4. Web site: With all ballots in, Frutos and Springer claim City Council seats . dailypress . April 14, 2020. June 9, 2020.
  5. Web site: On the Town: Burbank Kiwanis Club dives 'under the sea' for fundraiser . courant.com . David . Laurell . August 20, 2019 . June 9, 2020.
  6. Web site: Burbank City Council Elects Sharon Springer as New Mayor . myburbank.com . Craig . Sherwood . December 16, 2019 . June 9, 2020.
  7. Web site: Councilwoman Sharon Springer appointed as next Burbank mayor . . Anthony Clark . Caprio . December 7, 2019 . June 9, 2020.