Mary Supple, our Richfield mayor, is optimistic about our city’s future and wants to hear residents’ ideas of their dreams for Richfield.
Mary Supple served on the Richfield City Council for four years before residents elected her as Mayor in 2022. She is running for her second term in office this year.
A native of Wisconsin, Mary grew up on a dairy farm and comes from a family of six kids. She lives in east Richfield with her husband Mike where they both enjoy gardening and eating fresh produce. They like to travel and are members of the Richfield Historical Society.
She’s actively involved in community and regional organizations like the Regional Council of Mayors, the Cities for Safe and Stable Communities coalition, and the League of Minnesota Cities.
Mary recently joined the Richfield Optimist Club and is active with the Richfield League of Women Voters. Through these organizations, she has learned valuable lessons from strong mentors and plans to carry on their traditions of civic leadership.
She is a former teacher in the Richfield Public Schools for more than 30 years. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and earned her master’s degree in educational leadership from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
During her teaching career, Mary was elected President of Education Richfield during the pivotal time when the two statewide unions were merging. She played a key role in uniting colleagues from both local affiliates to form Education Richfield and went on to serve as the organization’s chief negotiator. The listening and negotiation skills she honed in that role continue to serve her well as Mayor, where she carefully considers a wide range of viewpoints before making decisions.Mary was also elected to the board of directors of the National Education Association and served as a trustee for the Minnesota Teachers Retirement Association. Through this work, she gained valuable experience in managing large budgets, understanding how different levels of government interact, and maintaining organizational health through risk assessment and long-term planning.
To volunteer or chat with Mary, contact: neighborsforsupple@gmail.com, 612-281-7482
