Sharon Springer
Mayor of Burbank, California
In office
December 2019 – December 2020
Preceded byEmily Gabel-Luddy
Succeeded byBob Frutos
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of South Alabama (BS)
Ohio State University (MS)

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][3]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Springer worked as a real estate appraiser.[2] She was also an administrator at EngAGE, an education non-profit.[4]

In April 2017, Springer was elected to the Burbank City Council.[5] In April 2018, she served as the vice mayor of Burbank.[6]

In December 2019, Springer became the mayor of Burbank.[2][7]

Personal life

Springer's husband was Lawrence Lee Gardner, Jr. (died 2010). Springer lives in Burbank, California.[4]

References

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