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1. Is the Town Manager an elected official?

The Town Manager is a hired employee chosen by the Town Council. 

The Mayor is the Town's top elected official.

2. Where do I vote?

You can go here to find out more information

3. What type of government does the Town of Mansfield have?

The Town of Mansfield operates under the council-manager form of government, in which the Town Council functions as the legislative and policy-making body, and the Town Manager handles all municipal operations.

4. How do I contact the Town Manager?

The Town Manager may be contacted by: 

Phone: 860-429-3336

E-mail: Townmngr@Mansfieldct.org

5. Does the Town Manager represent our town with the State?

No, all of that is handled by:

• State Senator Mae Flexer, Senate District 29
• State Representative Gregory Haddad, House District 54
• State Representative Linda Orange, House District 48

6. Does the Town Manager create laws? Who are my legislators?

No, the Town Council is responsible for that aspect as well as the State and Federal legislators:

State Legislators:

• State Senator Mae Flexer, Senate District 29
• State Representative Gregory Haddad, House District 54
• State Representative Linda Orange, House District 48

Federal Legislators:

• Representative Joe Courtney 2nd Congressional District
• U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal
• U.S. Senator Christopher Murphy

7. Do I register with the Town Manager to vote?

You can register to vote at either the Registrars of Voters Office or the Town Clerk’s office in the Town Hall. Voter registration forms are also available through the Department of Motor Vehicles.

The Registrars of Voters may be contacted at 860-665-8516 or 860-665-8517. If they are not available, you may contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 860-429-3320

8. Besides the Town Manager, who else is on the Town Council?

That information can be found here

9. Is the Town Manager the same person as the Mayor?

They are two different people. The Mayor is an elected, volunteer position whereas the Town Manager is chosen by the Town Council and is regarded as a municipal employee.

10. When does the Town Council meet?

Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 7:00 PM.

11. I have an issue and I want to go “right to the top.” Is this how business is handled?

Generally, depending on the issue, the Town Manager’s Office will refer requests to the respective department. If the issue or question cannot be handled by the respective department, the Town Manager’s Office is available to review the situation and further follow up.

12. Can I reach the Town Council through the Town Manager’s Office?

Yes. Requests to the Town Council can be addressed to: 

Town Council, 4 South Eagleville Rd, Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268.  

You can also email Towncouncil@Mansfieldct.org