Ramsey City Council Ward 3 · Nov 3, 2026

Dan Specht

Candidate for City Council Ward 3 (incumbent)

5 candidates · 3 seats7 sourced positions

Dan Specht, the incumbent, is running for Ramsey City Council Ward 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Victor Jumah.

In-person early voting begins · Fri, Oct 16, 2026

Technology support consultant and Ramsey Ward 3 council member since 2019.

Where Dan Specht stands: positions on the record

Property tax levy2 sourced positions

Voted no on the 2026 budget and property tax levy (both passed 4-3, December 2025).
Council voteABC Newspapers
Said the council needs to keep working to curb spending, pointing to staffing additions and planned vehicle replacements.
“Seeing how much the budget’s increased year after year, I think we need to work on continuing to curb spending,”
Own statementABC Newspapers

Highway 10 bridge1 sourced position

as reported by ABC Newspapers; not a direct quote
Said he opposes a proposed $7 million bridge over Highway 10 but supported adopting the 2026-2035 capital improvement plan.
Own statementABC Newspapers

License plate readers1 sourced position

Said he leans toward individual privacy and not having the cameras while continuing to hear from supporters.
“I still lean toward individual privacy and not having the cameras, but I’d like to continue to hear what supporters have to say.”
Own statementABC Newspapers

Development1 sourced position

Lists on his campaign site that he voted against new developments in the more rural areas of Ramsey.
“Voted against new developments in the more rural areas of Ramsey.”
Own statementDan Specht campaign website

Parks1 sourced position

Lists on his campaign site that he approved a playground replacement policy and a new splash pad using existing park funds.
“Approved Playground Replacement Policy and new Splashpad, using existing park funds.”
Own statementDan Specht campaign website

Police and fire funding1 sourced position

Lists on his campaign site that he fully funded the police and approved body cameras.
“Fully funded our Police and approved the purchase of body cameras for their use.”
Own statementDan Specht campaign website

In their words

Said the council needs to keep working to curb spending, pointing to staffing additions and planned vehicle replacements.
ABC Newspapers

On the record

Voted no on the 2026 budget and property tax levy (both passed 4-3, December 2025).
ABC Newspapers

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