Matthew Bogusz

Matthew Bogusz (born November 14, 1986) is an American politician who served as the mayor of Des Plaines, Illinois from 2013 to 2021.

Matthew Bogusz
Mayor Bogusz speaking at a Des Plaines City Council Meeting
Mayor of Des Plaines, Illinois
In office
May 6, 2013 (2013-05-06) – May 3, 2021 (2021-05-03)
Preceded byMarty Moylan
Succeeded byAndrew Goczkowski
Alderman of the Des Plaines City Council
from the 3rd ward
In office
May 2009 (2009-May) – May 2013 (2013-May)
Personal details
Born (1986-11-14) November 14, 1986
Des Plaines, Illinois, U.S.
SpouseKaitlyn Pascale
Children1
Alma materNorthwestern University
OccupationAdvertising Sales[1]

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
  1. "Des Plaines mayor-elect young, not inexperienced". Daily Herald. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
  2. Paolelli, Matt. "Young Alumnus Elected Mayor of Des Plaines". Northwestern University. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
  3. "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 25 September 2013. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
  4. Brinckerhoff, Christopher. "Des Plaines Elects Youngest Mayor in City's History". Patch.com. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
  5. Koop, Chacour (2017-04-04). "Bogusz easily wins re-election as Des Plaines mayor". Daily Herald. Retrieved 2017-04-06.
  6. "Mayor Bogusz's Curb Appeal Challenge". Retrieved 5 May 2014.
  7. "Crain's Chicago Business Twenty in their 20s". Retrieved 5 May 2014.
  8. Wessell, Todd (2021-08-11). "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 2022-11-11.
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