Gregory R. “Greg” Baka

Key Facts

Party N/A; nonpartisan election
Status Challenger

Background

Greg Baka graduated from the University of Richmond. Baka has served as a consultant for electric transmission projects, a business owner, and the conference speaker for the VA Chapter of the American Planning Association. He has experience as a former chair of Henrico County Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and Henrico County Board of Zoning Appeals. He currently works as the Henrico County Planning Commissioner [1, 2, 3].

Key Issues

Economy

Baka wants to keep Henrico County fiscally-conservative and maintain a responsible balance between commercial and residential taxes. He supports lowering the real estate tax rate and applauds the 2022 property rebate [1].

Environment

Baka supports creating community among residents through attractive parks and recreational areas. He claims his experience as Chairman of the Henrico County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission is ample to create safe and clean park areas for residents [1, 2].

Infrastructure

Baka supports renovating the Tuckahoe district through a comprehensive plan called HenricoNext. He hopes to renovate schools, public safety facilities, and prioritize drainage improvement in light of stormwater problems [1].

Transportation

Baka wants to ensure safe development of road resurfacing and hopes to create more sidewalks for bikers and pedestrians [1, 2].

Endorsements

Republican Party of Virginia; Patricia O’Bannon, Tuckahoe County Supervisor; Industrial Advisors Services Inc.; Common Sense PAC

Sources

1 Greg Baka

2 Facebook 

3 Henrico 

4 VPAP 

5 Henrico Citizen

6 VPM