Mansfield, 61, is a retired administrator with the Hudson Valley Foundation for Youth Health and the former owner of the Phoenicia Soap Company. She has lived in the town since 2012, earned a high school equivalency degree in 1975 and received a bachelor’s degree in communications from SUNY Empire State in 1996.

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Barbara Mansfield earned a high school equivalency credential in 1975 and a bachelor's degree in communications from SUNY Empire State in 1996. She has lived in Shandaken since 2012.

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Barbara is retired and formerly owned a soap company.

Ulster County November 4, 2025 General Election
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##### Shandaken Supervisor

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Barbara Mansfield

Democratic

573

59.75%

Ulster County Election Results (Ulster County November 4, 2025 General Election Official Results)

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Barbara is the current town supervisor in Shandaken.

2026 New York General Election

As of October 22, 2026, Barbara Mansfield did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

A few of the things to look forward to this year are the:

Debut of our Comprehensive Master Plan
Installation of the new natural playground at Glenbrook Park
Engagement of consultants to help update our zoning codes.

Supervisor's Update: January 2026

Plans to introduce a comprehensive master plan and install a natural playground at Glenbrook Park.

- Plans to introduce a comprehensive master plan and install a natural playground at Glenbrook Park.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Michael Ryan passed in December while out rescuing a hiker. We are a small Town and the loss of Mike is felt everywhere here, but his lifetime of service and mentorship extends well beyond Shandaken. The Board sends our deepest condolences to Debra Jo, Finola, and Mike’s entire family. Our Town was already reeling following the news that the Craig Family were in a serious car accident. I know we are all wishing much healing in 2026 for Kris, Heather, Laura, and Sarah. Our rescuers are stretched thin and they are serving increasing numbers of visitors. If you are able, please contact your local fire house about volunteering this year.

Calls for residents who are able to volunteer to do so with local firehouses, citing demands on rescue personnel.

- Calls for residents who are able to volunteer to do so with local firehouses, citing demands on rescue personnel.

Public Safety

“In (the draft comprehensive plan), the top three issues were getting cell service, taking care of the environment and making more affordable housing,” Mansfield said. “In terms of getting cell service, we will support the county in its effort to acquire a piece of land in Phoenicia that is the key to (filling) the gap in cell communications.”

Transportation & Infrastructure

Getting a community rating system through the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be important for homeowners who need flood insurance, Mansfield added.

“We’re about to finish a local flood analysis of the hamlet of Chichester, which will help homes get funding for flood mitigation efforts,” she said. “We are also acting on local flood analyses in Shandaken, Pine Hill and Phoenicia, and I look forward to continuing the projects in those hamlets.”

Energy & the Environment

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Barbara Mansfield

As of October 22, 2026, Barbara Mansfield’s website did not contain information on this issue.

My office will operate with an open-door policy. I value hearing from you and encourage you to visit Town Hall to share your thoughts, questions, and ideas. This year, you will see monthly Supervisor Updates on the Town website. Together, we will continue to build a strong, vibrant, and welcoming community.

- Plans to introduce a comprehensive master plan and install a natural playground at Glenbrook Park.
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