Mayor Barbara Donno of the Village of Plandome Manor has been appointed to the Executive Committee of the New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials (NYCOM). NYCOM President Mayor RuthAnn Loveless of the Village of Hamilton made the selection. The Executive Committee is responsible for governing the Conference of Mayors and establishing its overall policies.
In announcing the appointment, Mayor Loveless stated, “Mayor Donno’s extensive experience as a local leader and her commitment to and involvement in NYCOM over the years will make her a tremendous asset to the Executive Committee and our entire association. I look forward to working with her to implement our statewide agenda.”
“In addition to playing a critical role as the legislative advocate for cities and villages, NYCOM provides extensive professional training for elected and appointed officials, and works diligently on our behalf,” said Mayor Donno. “I am grateful to have the opportunity to lead these efforts as a member of the Executive Committee, and I thank Mayor Loveless for the appointment.”
Mayor Donno’s civic engagement began long before her mayoral tenure, with nine years on the Manhasset School District Board of Education — four as its President. Now in her seventeenth year as Mayor of Plandome Manor, Mayor Donno has significantly improved the village’s financial stability and quality of life, all while maintaining strict fiscal discipline to protect the interests of taxpayers. As mayor, she also serves on NYCOM’s Finance Policy Committee and Women’s Advisory Committee, actively participates as a board member of the Port Washington-Manhasset Office of Emergency Management, and serves as a liaison to the Greater Manhasset Civic Association. She previously served as President of the Nassau County Village Officials Association and continues to contribute as a member of their Executive Board.
Additionally, Mayor Donno is on the Board of the Long Island Regional Planning Council, is involved with the Army Ranger Lead the Way Fund, a non-profit supporting Army Rangers and their families, is a member of the Manhasset Rotary Club, and a former board member of the Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation. She is currently the Director of Government Affairs for New York State Senator Jack M. Martins where she acts as a liaison to local government officials, ensuring effective communication and coordination between the state and local entities.
Information provided by NYCOM.
