City Officials
Elected officials for Northfield — their promises, tenure record, and accountability.
City Council
Kathleen Holmes
Ward 1 Council Member2022-12-26–2026-12-01 (start: December 26, 2022 per Legistar OfficeRecords at northfield.legistar.com; month-level end: December 2026 per northfieldmn.gov/118/City-Council 'Term Expires Dec. 31, 2026')
Chad Beumer
Ward 2 Council Member2025-01-07–2028-12-01 (start: sworn in January 7, 2025 per KYMN kymnradio.net/2025/01/09; month-level end: December 2028 per northfieldmn.gov/118/City-Council 'Term Expires Dec. 31, 2028')
Peter Dahlen
Ward 3 Council Member2025-01-07–2028-12-01 (start: sworn in January 7, 2025 per KYMN kymnradio.net/2025/01/09; month-level end: December 2028 per northfieldmn.gov/118/City-Council 'Term Expires Dec. 31, 2028')
Peter Dahlen's platform focuses on fiscal conservatism, opposing burdensome municipal mandates such as mandatory food waste pickup, and closely scrutinizing city budgets, taxation, and spending initiatives.
Jessica Peterson White
Ward 4 Council Member2012-01-01–2026-12-01 (month-level start: January 2012 per Legistar OfficeRecords and KYMN kymnradio.net/2026/05/04 '14-year stint'; month-level end: December 2026 per northfieldmn.gov/118/City-Council 'Term Expires Dec. 31, 2026')
Brad Ness
At-Large Council Member2017-01-01–2028-12-01 (month-level start: January 2017 first took office per Legistar OfficeRecords, sworn in for third term January 7, 2025 per KYMN; month-level end: December 2028 per northfieldmn.gov/118/City-Council 'Term Expires Dec. 31, 2028')
Davin Sokup
At-Large Council Member2022-12-26–2026-12-01 (start: December 26, 2022 per Legistar OfficeRecords at northfield.legistar.com; month-level end: December 2026 per northfieldmn.gov/118/City-Council 'Term Expires Dec. 31, 2026')
Former Officials (3)
George Zuccolotto
Ward 3 Council Member2021-01-01–2024-12-01; month-level start: January 2021 per Legistar OfficeRecords; month-level end: December 2024 per Legistar OfficeRecords (term ended 12/31/2024); replaced by Peter Dahlen, sworn in January 7, 2025 per KYMN
Served until Dec 2024
Jami Reister
Ward 2 Council Member2021-01-01–2024-12-01; month-level start: January 2021 per Legistar OfficeRecords; month-level end: December 2024 per Legistar OfficeRecords (term ended 12/31/2024); replaced by Chad Beumer, sworn in January 7, 2025 per KYMN
Served until Dec 2024
Rhonda Pownell
Mayor2015-01-01–2024-12-01; month-level start: January 2015 per Legistar OfficeRecords (northfield.legistar.com); month-level end: December 2024 per Legistar OfficeRecords (term ended 12/31/2024); successor Erica Zweifel sworn in January 7, 2025 per KYMN
Served until Dec 2024
Boards & Commissions
City Staff
Lynette Peterson
City ClerkBen Martig
City AdministratorBen Martig focuses on key municipal developments and community enhancements, such as advancing riverfront infrastructure projects like the Ames Mill Dam and engaging in city re-branding efforts. His platform emphasizes local improvements and community growth in Northfield.