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.

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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

2026 New York General Election

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.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Richard B. Benkwitt

RICHARD B BENKWITT

Experience
President & CEOSAFE-T Utility Solutions, Inc. · 2012 to now
WCTRT Team LeaderWeschester County Department of Emergency Services · 2005 to now
Fire Chief Thornwood FDNYS Fire Service · 1986 to now
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 ExperiencePresident & CEOSAFE-T Utility Solutions, Inc. · 2012 to nowWCTRT Team LeaderWeschester County Department of Emergency Services · 2005 to nowFire Chief Thornwood FDNYS Fire Service · 1986 to nowSee all 7 roles

Richard B. Benkwitt candidate profile

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.

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

Superintendent of Highways, Town of Mount Pleasant

As Mount Pleasant superintendent of highways, he asked for about $4 million for post-flood road repaving, drainage repairs, and snow-removal equipment.

Richard B. Benkwitt
Party: Rep, Con
Biographical Info:
City/Town of Residence: Town of Mount Pleasant NY
Education: Bachelor of Science. Master of Science.
Prior Civic Service: Ex-Chief Thornwood Fire District. Fire Commissioner Thornwood Fire District. Chair Board of Assessment Review. Volunteer Firefighter 35 Years. Little League Coach. Boy Scout Cub Scout Leader. Member PTA. Various other organizations.

101 Years of Nonpartisan Service

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 - Sway candidate profile

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.

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Town of Mount Pleasant

2026 Inauguration
Of
Town Officials
At Town Hall
Friday, January 2, 2026
Ceremony at 5:00 pm

Richard B. Benkwitt Emily A. Costanza
Highway Superintendent Town Clerk

Town of Mount Pleasant 2026 Inauguration Of Town Officials

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

Prioritizes upgrading critical town infrastructure.

Prioritizes modernizing the highway fleet.

Prioritizes upgrading highway headquarters.

Plans to provide a high level of highway service at the lowest cost.

Plans to work with other officials to coordinate highway projects.

Plans to provide public project updates through written, electronic, internet, and social media communications.