Wikipedia:Rhonda Pownell

Rhonda Pownell (born 1970/1971) is an American politician serving as the current mayor of Northfield, Minnesota. She previously served as an at-large city councilor for Northfield.

Early life
Pownell was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She grew up working for her family's contracting business. Upon graduating from high school she attended St. Olaf College, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work.

Career
She worked for Laura Baker Services in Northfield, an organization dedicated to providing support services for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. She went on to get elected as an at-large city council member for Northfield in 2008 and served until 2016 before being elected as the city's mayor.

Personal life
She married her husband David in 1995 and has 5 children ranging in ages 16–25.