Mayor Jefry Traske is a supporting character in the 2022 Disney+ Halloween comedy-fantasy film Hocus Pocus 2. He is the mayor of Salem, father of Cassie Traske, and descendant of Reverend Traske.
Background[]
Mayor Traske is a well-meaning but inept politician who tries to keep Salem's Halloween tradition alive despite the protests of some residents who want to modernize the town. He is unaware of the existence of magic and the history of his ancestors until he encounters the Sanderson sisters, who recognize him as their old enemy and seek revenge on him and his daughter. The mayor initially tries to reason with the witches, but soon realizes that they are dangerous. He then joins forces with Becca, Izzy, Gilbert, and Mike to stop them from casting the Magicae Maxima spell, which would make them all-powerful.
The mayor also provides humor and levity to the film by making awkward jokes and comments that embarrass his daughter and himself. He also has a habit of losing his place in line at various events, such as the Halloween parade and the town hall meeting. He has a friendly rivalry with Mayor Benson of Marblehead, a neighboring town that competes with Salem for tourism and prestige. He also has a crush on Missy, a local reporter who covers his activities.
Trivia[]
- Mayor Traske is portrayed by Tony Hale, who is an American actor and comedian known for his roles in Arrested Development and Veep.
- He plays dual roles as both the mayor of Salem in 2022 and his ancestor Reverend Traske in 1653. The latter is responsible for banishing the Sanderson Sisters from Salem after they killed Emily Binx.
- His wife is only seen on the re-elect sign and it is unknown why she does not appear.
- His daughter Cassie is played by Lilia Buckingham, who is an American actress, dancer, and author. She is best known for her role as Autumn Miller in Dirt and for co-writing the book Influence with Sara Shepard.
- He has a cameo appearance in In Search of the Sanderson Sisters: A Hocus Pocus Hulaween Takeover, a virtual fundraising event hosted by Bette Midler in 2020. He introduces himself as "the mayor of Salem" and invites viewers to join him for a tour of the town's history and landmarks.
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