Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Richfield Mayor & City Council Election 2026

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council seats up

2 contests

3 candidates

Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

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Mayor · Unopposed

Mary SuppleIncumbentMayor of Richfield; term expires January 12, 20278sourced

City Council At-large · 1 seat

Voters elect the mayor, who is unopposed, and one at-large council member, choosing between two candidates. The three ward council members are not on this ballot.

2 notes on these statements

Mary Supple is unopposed for mayor. Em Antin and Sharon Christensen advanced from the Aug 11 primary for the at-large seat, and Aaron McKain did not advance. Sun Current

Em Antin appears on the official ballot list as Emily - Em - Antin. Minnesota Secretary of State

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Walter BurkCouncil Member, Ward 1; term expires January 9, 20295sourced Rori A. Coleman-WoodsCouncil Member, Ward 3; term expires January 9, 20294sourced Sean Hayford OlearyCouncil Member, Ward 2; term expires January 9, 20294sourced

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Match quiz4 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesFlock license plate cameras, 2027 budget and property tax levy, Nicollet Avenue reconstruction and street bonds Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Voter pre-registration deadline

Tue, Oct 13, 2026

All key dates

What the next council decides

Flock license plate cameras

Where it standsRichfield police use Flock license plate reader cameras under a contract that Mayor Supple wrote expires next May, and residents have asked the council to end it.

What's on the tableWhether to renew, change or end the city's Flock contract.

The city's FAQ says Richfield contracts for 10 Flock cameras, generally along the city's borders. City of Richfield · Aug 28, 2026
At the Feb 10, 2026 council meeting, two residents asked the council to consider removing the Flock cameras. Richfield City Council minutes, Feb 10 2026 · Feb 10, 2026
Mayor Supple wrote in the Sun Current voter's guide that the council should do further research and weigh in at a public meeting before the camera contract expires next May. Sun Current · Sep 24, 2026

2027 budget and property tax levy

Where it standsOn Sept 22 the council adopted a preliminary 2027 levy that is 4.55 percent higher. Final adoption is scheduled for Dec 8, 2026.

What's on the tableThe final 2027 budget and property tax levy.

The city said the 4.55 percent increase reflects growing service demands, higher labor costs and investment in technology, infrastructure and service improvements. City of Richfield · Sep 24, 2026
The city estimates the city portion of property taxes will rise about $130 a year for a home valued at $338,300. City of Richfield · Sep 24, 2026
The Truth in Taxation meeting is Dec 1, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. City of Richfield · Sep 24, 2026

Nicollet Avenue reconstruction and street bonds

Where it standsThe council approved a five-year street reconstruction plan in July 2026, with up to $5 million in bonds for the city's share of the Nicollet Avenue project.

What's on the tableHow the city pays its share of the county-led Nicollet Avenue work and the other street projects in the plan.

The Nicollet Avenue project is led by Hennepin County and covers roadways, bicycle and pedestrian lanes, and utility improvements from 66th to 77th Street. Richfield City Council minutes, Jul 28 2026 · Jul 28, 2026
Staff proposed up to $5 million in street reconstruction bonds, along with additional utility funding, for the city's share. Richfield City Council minutes, Jul 28 2026 · Jul 28, 2026
Council discussed issuing the Nicollet Avenue bonds in 2027 as part of long-term debt planning. Richfield City Council minutes, Jul 28 2026 · Jul 28, 2026

Housing and the comprehensive plan update

Where it standsRichfield is set to begin updating its comprehensive plan, which Mayor Supple wrote will cover housing, water, parks and climate plans.

What's on the tableHow the updated plan treats housing affordability, new development, infrastructure and parks.

Mayor Supple wrote that the city has started gathering community input for a parks master plan that will be part of the comprehensive plan. Sun Current · Sep 24, 2026
Mayor Supple wrote that the water treatment plant was built in 1963 and the city has commissioned an engineering firm to investigate options for the future of its water delivery system. Sun Current · Sep 24, 2026

Immigration enforcement and city property

Where it standsIn January 2026 the council adopted an emergency ordinance limiting use of city-owned property for civil immigration enforcement staging.

What's on the tableWhether the ordinance stays as written and what further steps the council takes on city policy.

The ordinance prohibits use of city-owned property for civil immigration enforcement activities, except as required by law or judicial warrant. Richfield City Council minutes, Jan 27 2026 · Jan 27, 2026
Staff said the ordinance applies only to city-owned off-street properties such as parking lots. Richfield City Council minutes, Jan 27 2026 · Jan 27, 2026

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1. What should Richfield do about its Flock license plate cameras?
2. How should Richfield approach housing affordability?
3. Should the city borrow to pay for its share of street reconstruction?
4. Should the city limit use of its property for civil immigration enforcement staging?

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Key dates

Early and absentee voting beginsMinnesota Secretary of StateSep 18, 2026
Voter pre-registration deadlineCity of RichfieldOct 13, 2026
Election DayCity of RichfieldNov 3, 2026

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Walter Burk, Rori A. Coleman-Woods, Sean Hayford Oleary2 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

The Richfield City Council is made up of the mayor, an at-large representative and three ward representatives. City of Richfield
The mayor and the at-large council member are elected citywide to four-year terms. City of Richfield
The mayor votes on council items; the January 13, 2026 minutes record Mayor Supple voting aye in roll calls with the four council members. Richfield City Council minutes, Jan 13 2026 · Jan 13, 2026

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