Councilmember Richard Baugh

Current Term: 2009-2012

Contact Vice-Mayor Richard Baugh

Biography

Born in Richmond, VA.

Resident of Harrisonburg since 1985.

Wife Cathy, Daughter Gwen, Son Evan.

Enjoys sports, reading, following politics, listening to music and cooking.

Education

Juris Doctorate, UVA.

Bachelor of Arts, Columbia University.

Occupation

Attorney.

Civic Involvement/Other boards

RMH Foundation Planned Gifts Committee (2002-present)

Harrisonburg/Rockingham Community Foundation (2006-present)

Past President/Current Member Harrisonburg Bar Association

Harrisonburg Planning Commission (2003-2008).

Harrisonburg Comprehensive Plan Committee (2002-2004)

Past Chair Harrisonburg Democratic Party.

Past President Harrisonburg Lions Club.

Former Vice President/Board Member Community Mediation Center.

Former President/Board Member Harrisonburg-Rockingham Child Daycare Centers.

Former youth basketball, soccer and softball coach. 

Favorite thing about Harrisonburg

“The incredible diversity for a city of our size."