Richard Bingham

Richard Bingham was sworn in as Mayor on January 2, 2024, after first being elected to Village Council in 2018, where he also served on the Whitehouse Tree Commission. A 1985 graduate of Anthony Wayne High School, he is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and earned an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice Management from Northwest State Community College.

Mr. Bingham has devoted more than 30 years to public service and law enforcement. His career began as an Ohio Civil Rights Investigator before serving in numerous law enforcement roles, including with the Wauseon Police Department (Patrolman, Detective, Detective Sergeant, and Lieutenant). He later served as Chief of Police in Pemberville, at the Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital in Toledo, and in Waterville Township, where he retired as Chief. He has also served as a Lieutenant with the Mercy Health Police Department in Toledo, Chief of Police for the Village of Fayette, and currently serves as Chief of Police for the Village of North Baltimore.

He is a graduate of the Ohio Police Executive Leadership College and the Ohio Certified Law Enforcement Executive Program. Mr. Bingham serves on the Destination Whitehouse Committee and previously advised the Lourdes University Criminal Justice Program. He is a member of the Whitehouse American Legion, the Ohio Fraternal Order of Police, and the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police.

Richard and his wife, Jennifer, have lived in the Anthony Wayne area for more than 40 years. They enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren, traveling, and caring for their two dogs, Miley and Harlee.

For questions, Mayor Bingham can be reached at rbingham@whitehouseoh.gov or 419-877-5383 ext. 270.