Phone Number - 228-863-6483
E-mail Address - richbennet@aol.com
Address - 20108 Daugherty Road, Long Beach, MS, 39560
Bio - Richard Bennett has served as Alderman for Ward 6 for the last six years.  In the past he has served as President of the Long Beach School Board Association, President of the Gulf Coast School Board Association and for four years he was a member of the National School Board Association.  He currently serves as the Secretary of the Harrison County Development Commission representing District 3, and is elected Chair of the Market and Industrial Committee.  Richard is currently a member of the Gulf Coast Council of Governments which brings the local governments together to discuss Coast-wide issues.  In addition to Richard's involvement in the community includes nine years as a Long Beach Youth Baseball and Basketball Coach.  In addition, Richard has held the position of President of Quarles Elementary PTO, as well as, President of Long Beach Middle School Booster Club.
As a young boy, Richard attended St. Thomas Elementary School as well as Quarles Elementary before completing his secondary education in the Harrison County School System.  He then pursued his Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Southern Mississippi (1976-1979) and completed his course of study at the University of Southern Mississippi, Gulf Park (1979-1980).
Richard is married to Patricia (Clark).  He and Patricia have been married for 24 years and have one son named Patrick.  He is a freshman at Long Beach High School and is involved in both the baseball and basketball programs.  Richard and his family are lifetime members of St. Thomas Catholic Church.
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