Mildred Towne Powell (February 9, 1886 – June 16, 1977) was an American politician who served on the Seattle city council from 1935 until her resignation in 1955.

[1] Powell was an active member of the Moral Re-Armament (MRA) movement, an organization that supported world peace and unity and strongly opposed Communism, throughout her political career.

[1][8] She described the MRA movement as aiming to "restore God to leadership as the directing force in the lives of men and of nations.

"[3] Powell was invited to join a peacemaking journey to 28 countries in Asia and the Middle East sponsored by the group Moral Re-Armament.

[1][10] Powell was active in many civic and religious organizations, including as vice president of the Seattle Council of Churches and on the boards of directors of Goodwill Industries and Camp Fire Girls.