2026 New York General Election

Retired Sleepy Hollow police lieutenant who served 39 years on the force, a U.S. Marine veteran, and a lifelong Mount Pleasant resident. His priorities are timely leaf collection, safe winter roads, and a proactive approach to flooding.

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Frank R. Hrotko is a lifelong Mount Pleasant resident.

Superintendent of Highways, Town of Mount Pleasant

Frank is a retired Sleepy Hollow police lieutenant who served 39 years on the force. He is a U.S. Marine veteran.

Mount Pleasant Town Supervisor
Candidate	Total Votes	% Votes
Carl J. Fulgenzi (R, C) (R)*	5,098	55.6%
Frank R. Hrotko (D) (D)	4,065	44.4%
*Incumbent

Westchester County election results, November 7, 2023 | lohud

Frank previously ran for Mount Pleasant town supervisor in 2023 but did not win.

Westchester County election results | The Journal News - Lohud

Prioritizes a proactive approach to flooding.

- Prioritizes timely leaf collection.
- Prioritizes safe winter roads.
- Prioritizes a proactive approach to flooding.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Frank R. Hrotko

FRANK R HROTKO

Frank R. Hrotko is a retired Sleepy Hollow police lieutenant and a U.S. Marine veteran.

Frank previously ran for Mount Pleasant Town Supervisor but did not win.

Frank R. Hrotko is a retired lieutenant with the Sleepy Hollow Police Department. He is also a U.S. Marine veteran.

As of October 23, 2026, FRANK R HROTKO’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mauricio Mendez

Buket Urgen

Experience
President & CEO SAFE-T Utility Solutions, Inc. · 2012 to now
WCTRT Team Leader Weschester County Department of Emergency Services · 2005 to now
Fire Chief Thornwood FDNYS Fire Service · 1986 to now

Richard B. Benkwitt candidate profile | Sway

Richard B. Benkwitt currently serves as president and CEO of SAFE-T Utility Solutions, Inc., team leader with the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services, and fire chief with Thornwood FDNYS Fire Service.

Richard B. Benkwitt - Sway voting group

Mount Pleasant ballot proposition

Should the office of the highway superintendent, which is now an elected position, be changed to a town board appointed position?

No - 1,366

Yes - 789

Mount Pleasant Superintendent of Highways Richard B. Benkwitt was unopposed in his re-election bid.

Mount Pleasant Election Town Board Results | Patch

Richard was the Mount Pleasant Superintendent of Highways when he sought reelection unopposed.

Mount Pleasant Keeps Elected Highway Superintendent - Patch

Richard B. Benkwitt

Republican · Incumbent

Mount Pleasant's Superintendent of Highways, appointed by the Town Board in 2018 and elected in 2021. After the 2023 floods he asked for about $4 million more for road repaving, drainage repairs, and new equipment for leaf pickup and snow removal.

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Requested about $4 million after the 2023 floods for road repaving, drainage repairs, and equipment for leaf pickup and snow removal.

- Requested about $4 million after the 2023 floods for road repaving, drainage repairs, and equipment for leaf pickup and snow removal.

Richard B. Benkwitt

RICHARD B BENKWITT

Richard B. Benkwitt currently serves as president and CEO of SAFE-T Utility Solutions, Inc. He also works as a team leader with the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services and as a fire chief.

Richard serves as Mount Pleasant's Superintendent of Highways. He was appointed by the Town Board in 2018 and elected in 2021.

Richard B. Benkwitt holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science. His listed civic service includes 35 years as a volunteer firefighter, as well as service as a Little League coach, Cub Scout leader, and Parent-Teacher Association member.

Richard B. Benkwitt currently works as president and chief executive officer of SAFE-T Utility Solutions, Inc. He also works as a team leader with a county department of emergency services.

Richard currently serves as Mount Pleasant Superintendent of Highways. He was appointed by the Town Board in 2018 and elected in 2021.

New York Superintendent of Highways, Mount Pleasant

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