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