Political party Democratic Office Mayor of Napa since 2005 | Party Democratic Party | |
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Alma mater University of North Dakota Education University of North Dakota (1969) Children Kristen Techel, Eric Techel Profiles | ||
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Jill Techel is an American politician from North Dakota, currently serving as the mayor of Napa, California.
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Early life
Techel was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Techel attended University of North Dakota and graduated in 1969. Traveling west, she ventured to Salem, Oregon. Techel started working as a field director training administrator in the Santiam Girl Scout Council. After moving to Napa in 1971, she continued her work in the Girl Scouts and assumed the same position in the Napa-Solano Girl Scout Council. She later retired from the Girl Scouts, but continued to participate in community events and discussions.
Family
Techel is divorced. She has two grown children, Eric and Kristen, and four grandchildren.
Early political career
Starting in the 1970s, Techel has served on numerous boards, commissions, and committees including the Napa Valley School Unified District Board.
Napa City Council
With the death of Mayor Ed Solomon, Techel was appointed to fill the vacancy. Techel ran for Mayor of Napa after her term ended, and won the elections in 2005. She was then elected for a second term, unopposed, in 2008,a third term in 2012 and a fourth term in 2016.