Vice-Mayor Sal Romero

Current term: 2019-2022

Contact: Sal.Romero@harrisonburgva.gov

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Biography

• Born in El Dormido, Guanajuato, Mexico
• Resident of Harrisonburg since 2004
• Wife Maria Cardoso, Daughter Jaqueline, Son Daniel
• Enjoys the outdoors, playing soccer, traveling with the family and being involved in the community 

Education

• Masters of Science Education, Shenandoah University
• Bachelor of Science, James Madison University
• Associate of Science, Blue Ridge Community College

Occupation

• Director of Equity and Community Engagement for Harrisonburg City Public Schools

Civic Involvement/Other Boards and Commissions

• Former Member of the Virginia Board of Education
• Member of the Welcoming Harrisonburg Council
• Former Member of Harrisonburg Community Health Center
• Member of Smart Beginnings Greater Harrisonburg Leadership Council
• Founder of Latinos del Valle
• Founder of Shenandoah Valley Premier Soccer League
• Former Member on the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission
• Council Representative,  Shenandoah Valley Workforce Development Board
• Former Council Representative, Planning Commission 
• Council Representative, Harrisonburg Rockingham Metropolitan Planning Commission
• Council Representative, Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance Board of Directors
• Council Representative, Finance Committee
• Council Representative, James Madison University / City Liaison 
• Member of Virginia First Cities

Favorite thing about Harrisonburg

"I love our city because of its cultural and linguistic diversity and welcoming spirit."