The Authority
The Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing
Authority ("the Authority") is a political subdivision of the
Commonwealth of Virginia created pursuant to Title 36 of the
Code of Virginia. An election was held in accordance with the
act on November 8, 1955, at which a majority of the qualified
voters of the City voting in such election approved the need for
a Redevelopment and Housing Authority to be activated in the
City. The Authority was duly organized on November 29, 1955,
and it has been in operation since that date without
interruption.
Board of Commissioners
The Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority (HRHA) is
governed by a 5 member Board of Commissioners appointed by the
Harrisonburg City Council. The Board establishes the
Authority's policies and procedures and appoints the Executive
Director.
The Board of Commissions meetings are held on the third
Wednesday of each month at 4:00PM, at the Authority's
administrative office located at 286 Kelley St., Harrisonburg,
VA.
David Denman - Chairman
Term Expires: November 29, 2011
Rudy Propst - Vice Chairman
Term Expires: November 29, 2013
Cheryl Risley - Commissioner
Term Expires: November 29, 2011
Thomas J. Dawson - Commissioner
Term Expires: November 29, 2014
Elroy Miller, Commissioner
Term Expires: November 29, 2014 |
Mission Statement:
To promote adequate and affordable housing
economic opportunity and a suitable living environment free from
discrimination; and to foster redevelopment of blighted
areas to ensure the economic, social and housing vitality of our
community.
Philosophy:
To treat all individuals with respect and
dignity, to base all decisions on rational and provable data and
to operate with efficiency in the delivery of all services.
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