Matthew Bogusz
Matthew Bogusz | |
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Mayor Bogusz speaking at a Des Plaines City Council Meeting | |
| Mayor of Des Plaines, Illinois | |
| In office May 6, 2013 – May 3, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Marty Moylan |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Goczkowski |
| Alderman of the Des Plaines City Council from the 3rd ward | |
| In office May 2009 – May 2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 14, 1986 Des Plaines, Illinois, U.S. |
| Spouse | Kaitlyn Pascale |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Northwestern University |
| Occupation | Advertising Sales[1] |
Matthew Bogusz (born November 14, 1986) is an American politician who was mayor of Des Plaines, Illinois from 2013 to 2021.
In 2009, Bogusz, was elected a City of Des Plaines Alderman of the 3rd ward.[2] While an alderman, Bogusz was variously chairman of the Des Plaines Finance and Administration Committee. He also served on the Public Works Committee and the Legal and Licensing Committee.
Bogusz was elected the mayor of the City of Des Plaines on April 9, 2013. He received 55% of the vote in a three-way race.[3] Bogusz became the youngest mayor in Des Plaines's history.[4] He was elected to a second term on April 4, 2017, receiving 63% of the vote.[5]
In 2014, Des Plaines budgeted nearly $22 million in capital improvements as well as starting a "Curb Appeal Challenge" for residences and business to increase the city's quality of life.[6] Crain's Chicago Business listed Bogusz as a member of their 2014 "Twenty in their 20s" class.[7] Bogusz relocated out of Des Plaines following the end of his term as mayor.[8]
References
- ^ "Des Plaines mayor-elect young, not inexperienced". Daily Herald. Retrieved September 13, 2013.
- ^ Paolelli, Matt. "Young Alumnus Elected Mayor of Des Plaines". Northwestern University. Retrieved September 13, 2013.
- ^ "April 09, 2013 Consolidated General Election Mayor, City of Des Plaines Township & Precinct Results". Suburban Cook County Election Results. Cook County Clerk's Office. Archived from the original on September 25, 2013. Retrieved September 13, 2013.
- ^ Brinckerhoff, Christopher. "Des Plaines Elects Youngest Mayor in City's History". Patch.com. Retrieved September 13, 2013.
- ^ Koop, Chacour (April 4, 2017). "Bogusz easily wins re-election as Des Plaines mayor". Daily Herald. Retrieved April 6, 2017.
- ^ "Mayor Bogusz's Curb Appeal Challenge". Retrieved May 5, 2014.
- ^ "Crain's Chicago Business Twenty in their 20s". Retrieved May 5, 2014.
- ^ Wessell, Todd (August 11, 2021). "Off The Record: Ex-Mayors Bogusz, Arredia Moving Out Of Des Plaines; Theater's New Opening Date Sept. 17 - Journal & Topics Media Group". Journal & Topics Media Group. Retrieved November 11, 2022.