Mayor Richard Baugh

Current term: 2009-2013

Contact: Richard.Baugh@harrisonburgva.gov

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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."