• Comprehensive Plan

    The proposed Comprehensive Plan includes discussion of easing the Town’s current parking requirements. That is concerning because parking in Phoenicia is already extremely limited, especially on summer weekends. Many residents and property owners struggle to find parking in the very community where they own homes. It is also worth noting that Councilmembers Robert Drake, Elizabeth…

  • Barbara Mansfield

    Leadership built on fear and intimidation rather than trust and respect is not sustainable. In my opinion, your leadership style has created a negative work environment. I have spoken with multiple individuals who have expressed concerns about being yelled at or treated disrespectfully while working in Town government. When you decided to run for office,…

  • Why I am Speaking Up

    I have made a substantial financial investment in Shandaken. As this comparison shows, my property taxes exceed the combined property taxes paid by the current Town Board. While paying more taxes does not make my opinion more important, it does demonstrate that I have a significant stake in the Town’s future. The Town has already…

  • Robert Stanley

    Before the 2025 elections, I spoke with Ulster County Republican leaders about getting involved. They directed me to John Horn. At the time, John Horn was under the weather and told me to discuss it with you, indicating that you were effectively his second-in-command. You had also been elected Town Supervisor multiple times as a…