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

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)

Early life and education

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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

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ "At a Glance". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
  2. ^ a b c 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. ^ a b "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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