Maureen Richardson

Maureen Richardson is a first-term Town Councilwoman in Monroe, New York, where she has become a bold voice for transparency, environmental protection, and democratic integrity. She’s now running for Supervisor after founding the community action group Preserve Monroe to fight illegal development and protect open space. When Maureen first ran for office, she won by nearly 300 votes in a race with just 1,700 total voters—an overwhelming mandate that reflected not just public trust, but the strength of her issues-driven campaign.

Maureen’s leadership has been shaped by personal resilience—growing up working class, losing both parents young, and overcoming a stroke while in office. She knows firsthand the stakes of a government that ignores its people, and she’s running not just to serve, but to transform how local government operates: with compassion, courage, and community at the center. Her experience and education have culminated in a humanistic understanding of how to navigate governmental infrastructure. From public education and healthcare to inequities in the criminal justice system, the need for science-based environmental policies, and the growing disconnect between legislation and people’s everyday needs—Maureen is prepared to bridge the gap.

An alumna of Monroe-Woodbury High School and SUNY Albany (where she graduated summa cum laude), Maureen’s top priorities include protecting Monroe’s natural resources, curbing overdevelopment, addressing the housing crisis with transparency and care, and restoring ethical governance through people-first policy. With strong coalitions across environmental groups, neighborhood advocates, and local families, she’s ready to ensure every resident has a seat at the table.