2026 New York General Election

Michael B. Specht

Moving to Thiells from the Bronx when he was four, Specht spent his childhood in Rockland. After attending Cornell and then Albany Law school, he came back to Rockland for a job at the county District Attorney’s office. He relocated once again upon marrying his wife, who insisted    “‘you have to move to Ramapo” as a condition of their engagement.

Supervisor Spotlight: Ramapo’s Michael Specht

Michael B. Specht moved from the Bronx to Thiells when he was four and spent his childhood in Rockland. He attended Cornell and Albany Law School.

Supervisor Spotlight – Ramapo's Michael Specht

Michael B. Specht returned to Rockland to work at the county District Attorney’s office.

In Ramapo, Supervisor Michael B. Specht won re-election with 93.55%, while Democrats David Wanounou and Yehuda Weissmandl claimed the two town council seats. Fredric M. Brinn was re-elected as Highway Superintendent with over 98% support.

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Michael serves as Ramapo town supervisor. He won reelection in 2025.

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Plans to update zoning to encourage construction of smaller apartments and increase Ramapo’s annual housing construction.

As town supervisor, increased police presence at high-risk locations and distributed safety reflectors as part of road-safety initiatives.

As town supervisor, secured an $18 million bond to construct sidewalks throughout Ramapo.

As town supervisor, installed crosswalks, turning lanes, traffic lights, and stop signs at high-traffic intersections to improve road safety.

As town supervisor, added more than 1,500 streetlights to improve visibility for drivers and pedestrians.

Plans to widen certain roads and add shoulders.

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BIO
I’ve lived and raised my family in Suffern for almost 25 years. A former prosecutor, I began my legal career in 1990 trying cases for the Rockland County District Attorney’s office. I now run a Nanuet-based firm that represents small businesses, families, and individuals.

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After graduating from North Rockland High School, I earned a Bachelor’s in History from Cornell University, and a law degree from Albany Law School of Union University.

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Michael B. Specht has said he lived and raised his family in Suffern for almost 25 years.

BIO
I’ve lived and raised my family in Suffern for almost 25 years. A former prosecutor, I began my legal career in 1990 trying cases for the Rockland County District Attorney’s office. I now run a Nanuet-based firm that represents small businesses, families, and individuals.

Michael B. Specht runs a Nanuet-based firm that represents small businesses, families, and individuals. He previously worked as a prosecutor trying cases for the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office.

He got involved working part time at Ramapo Town Hall in January 1998, and ran for office in 2017 when there was an opening for the Town Council Supervisor seat. It has now been seven years since his election and in that time Specht has worked to stabilize the finances and upgrade its infrastructure.

In Ramapo, Supervisor Michael B. Specht won re-election with 93.55%, while Democrats David Wanounou and Yehuda Weissmandl claimed the two town council seats.

Michael B. Specht currently serves as Ramapo town supervisor. He was elected in 2017.

Committed to cutting town taxes by 13 percent over two years while maintaining local quality-of-life services.

Plans to increase annual new housing to 3% by updating zoning to incentivize smaller apartments.

Called for reforms promoting sustainable, safe development and a public review of Ramapo's Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

Called for overhauling the Department of Building, Planning and Zoning and increasing consequences for violations.

Speaking with Rockland Daily, Supervisor Specht pledged to “continue to do what he’s been doing for the Ramapo community over the last eight years—but more of it. “We have addressed many safety issues in the last eight years… I want to keep installing sidewalks, improving traffic throughout the town. The things that I know are important to the community—safety, traffic, schools, safe parks and playgrounds—we’re planning to do more of it,” he said.

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Plans to continue installing sidewalks and improving traffic flow throughout Ramapo.

- Plans to continue installing sidewalks and improving traffic flow throughout Ramapo.

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RESUME

After graduating from North Rockland High School, I earned a Bachelor’s in History from Cornell University, and a law degree from Albany Law School of Union University. I was admitted to the bar in 1990 and have been practicing law in good standing ever since.

CANDIDATES PROFILE — TOWN OF RAMAPO SUPERVISOR — SPECHT vs WEBER

Michael B. Specht earned a bachelor's degree in history from Cornell University and a law degree from Albany Law School of Union University.

BIO

I’ve lived and raised my family in Suffern for almost 25 years. A former prosecutor, I began my legal career in 1990 trying cases for the Rockland County District Attorney’s office. I now run a Nanuet-based firm that represents small businesses, families, and individuals.

BIO

I’ve lived and raised my family in Suffern for almost 25 years. A former prosecutor, I began my legal career in 1990 trying cases for the Rockland County District Attorney’s office. I now run a Nanuet-based firm that represents small businesses, families, and individuals.

I have also served as a part-time Deputy Town Attorney for the Town of Ramapo, where I gained two decades of insight into the challenges facing the Town and the changes that need to be made to create a Ramapo that is safer, cleaner and more open for all.

Michael B. Specht runs a Nanuet-based firm representing small businesses, families, and individuals. He previously worked as a prosecutor at the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office and served as a part-time deputy town attorney for the Town of Ramapo.

Michael B. Specht

Michael B. Specht (Democratic) is running for Ramapo Town Supervisor in the November 3, 2026 general election in New York.

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Michael currently serves as Ramapo Town Supervisor. He won reelection in 2025.

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Our proposed budget for 2020 is a continuation of my administration’s commitment to financial best practices and transparency. We have established a plan that keeps us under the New York State 2% tax cap and reduces overall taxes without compromising service levels or community resources. At the same time, this budget provides for an additional $2 million in funding to continue to restore the financial stability of the General Fund.

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Proposed a 2020 budget that stayed below New York's two percent tax cap while reducing taxes and maintaining services and community resources.

- Proposed a 2020 budget that stayed below New York's two percent tax cap while reducing taxes and maintaining services and community resources.

Economy

Expenditure levels overall are held flat without compromising service levels or community resources: Expansive parks and recreation facilities including pools, youth programs, golf and tennis, senior citizen programs and cultural arts programs; Extensive road repair and maintenance plan for 2020; Quality of life improvements through active community engagement by all operating departments of the Town.

Proposed maintaining parks and recreation facilities and programs, including pools, youth programs, golf, tennis, senior programs, and cultural arts programs, in the 2020 budget.

- Proposed maintaining parks and recreation facilities and programs, including pools, youth programs, golf, tennis, senior programs, and cultural arts programs, in the 2020 budget.

Public Services

Plans to update zoning to incentivize smaller apartments and increase housing construction, with a goal of three percent annually.

Currently, Specht says “…there is no incentive to build small apartments”. He is planning to change that. According to Specht, the goal is to “build 3% new housing every year…we’re below where we should be. We’re working to upgrade that.” This upgrade plan includes updating their zoning plan to further incentivize these smaller apartments.

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Housing & Urban Development

As Town Supervisor, installed crosswalks, turning lanes, traffic lights, and stop signs at high-traffic intersections to reduce motor-vehicle crashes.

Through advocacy with our government partners, we've seen tangible results. Congressman Mike Lawler successfully obtained $8 million in federal grants for sidewalks, with $3 million allocated specifically to the unincorporated areas of our town. Additionally, the County of Rockland has announced significant funds for sidewalks along our county roads. To further enhance safety, we have strategically installed crosswalks, turning lanes, traffic lights, and stop signs at high-traffic intersections to reduce Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVAs).

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Increased police presence at high-risk locations and paired that effort with safety reflectors, school outreach, and public road-safety reminders.

Beyond these permanent infrastructural improvements, my administration has implemented various initiatives to promote safety. We have distributed thousands of safety reflectors, increased police presence at high-risk locations, engaged with schools to discuss safety measures, and issued regular reminders to the public about road-sharing responsibilities through print and online media.

Public Safety

As Town Supervisor, secured an $18 million bond to construct sidewalks as part of ongoing road and pedestrian-safety infrastructure work.

As the shortened days of winter are here, I wanted to take a moment to discuss an issue that is vital to our community: road and pedestrian safety across the Town of Ramapo. Over the past two years, we have invested significant resources to enhance our town's road and safety infrastructure. We secured an $18 million bond to construct many miles of sidewalks, and this project is ongoing.

We have added over 1,500 new street lights, improving visibility for both drivers and pedestrians. Moreover, we are in the planning stages of widening certain roads and adding shoulders.