city council

NOUN

city government

Synonyms

WEAK

board of aldermen board of selectmen city board common council selectboard

Example Sentences

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He was able to capitalize on those conditions to outraise his main rivals, Bass and city council member Nithya Raman, and transform his candidacy from an afterthought into a national story.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Last year, the city council passed a union-backed ordinance that would have lifted the minimum wage for hotel workers to $30 an hour by 2028, though the increase has since been delayed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

A city council member, she is an Indian immigrant and urban planner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Follow live updates, analysis and highlights from 2026 election day’s key races, such as California governor, Los Angeles mayor, L.A. city council and more.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

One of rising gas prices, another of a shooting in East Oakland, and then a piece on the upcoming city council election.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro