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* From WQLZ…

Newly sworn in as Mayor of Springfield, Jim Langfelder ripped into the Steppenwolf classic [”Born to be Wild”].

Mayor Jim Langfelder joined other citywide officials and the new City Council in taking the oath of office Thursday afternoon at Sangamon Auditorium on the campus of the University of Illinois Springfield.

According to sources close to the Mayor, Langfelder rehearsed the song with the band After Sunset the week leading up to the performance.

* I always pegged Jim as a bit of a geek, but check out the video taken by a friend…

Heh.

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, May 8, 15 @ 12:54 pm

Comments

I wanna party with the guy in the red jacket.

Comment by Western Ave. Doug Friday, May 8, 15 @ 12:58 pm
Can we open every City Council meeting with a song? Please, Mayor?

Comment by Tournaround Agenda Friday, May 8, 15 @ 1:06 pm
“* I always pegged Jim as a bit of a geek, but check out the video….”

Me too. I thought he was pretty good in the video, definitely by mayoral standards.

Next? Maybe an “Out of Control” theme for Springfield CWLP’s addiction to power market speculation and extralegal property management.

Comment by Qui Tam Friday, May 8, 15 @ 1:07 pm
The guy in the red jacket is one of the Mayor’s brothers. It was a very fun party.

Comment by Spi Spy Friday, May 8, 15 @ 1:12 pm
Thank God he didn’t attempt Magic Carpet Ride!

Comment by Stones Friday, May 8, 15 @ 1:17 pm
Geek in the best way! he studied up, and did a great job. from now on, I will think add a bit of Langfelder to a political situation in need of some personality.

Comment by Amalia Friday, May 8, 15 @ 1:20 pm
He’s way more entertaining than his predecessor.

Comment by Jorge Friday, May 8, 15 @ 1:23 pm
If he doesn’t get CWLP straightened out he will be singing- Boom Boom, out go the Lights.

Comment by The Colossus of Roads Friday, May 8, 15 @ 1:31 pm
More music downtown!

Comment by Mouthy Friday, May 8, 15 @ 1:31 pm
Good job Mayor. Keep on rocking! I would like to see him do BTO’s “Taking care of business” next.

Comment by Taxman Friday, May 8, 15 @ 1:41 pm
Love it! “Best for Springfield!”

Comment by Brandon D Friday, May 8, 15 @ 1:53 pm
That’s no nerd!

Comment by Politix Friday, May 8, 15 @ 1:56 pm
I hope they turned that racket down before 10 pm. Oh that was the last Mayor. Party on!

Comment by Columbo Friday, May 8, 15 @ 2:05 pm
Way better than Mayor Davlin’s nightly appearances in beer tents at the state fair. And way better than Mayor Houston’s reserved to the point of comatose presentations, not to mention no music after 10 p.m. downtown edicts. And light years better than his challenger in the mayoral race, who said that Rocky III (blecchh) was his favorite movie ever.

Keep on rocking me, baby.

Comment by A Great Start Friday, May 8, 15 @ 2:05 pm
He’s no Ossie, that’s for sure. Good luck Rockstar Mayor!

Comment by Arthur Andersen Friday, May 8, 15 @ 2:08 pm
A bit better than a photo with Cobra Commander, but certainly not nearly as fun.

Comment by Carhartt Union Negotiating Team Friday, May 8, 15 @ 3:09 pm
Congrats Mayor Jim Langfelder on your performance. The Springfield city meetings are going to be a lot more fun with you as the leader.

Comment by Mama Friday, May 8, 15 @ 3:11 pm
Wow, who knew?? Party on, Garth!

Comment by Former State Employee Friday, May 8, 15 @ 3:39 pm