city council

NOUN

city government

Synonyms

WEAK

board of aldermen board of selectmen city board common council selectboard

Example Sentences

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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

While there is no formal opposition to Measure NDC, some building trades like Ironworker Local 433 supported the Monterey Park data center when it was still live before city council.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Six residents of Rockford, Washington, and seven members of the Coeur d’Alene city council, plus the mayor, also met her by Grandpa Ed’s RV in Worley.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti