city council

NOUN

city government

Synonyms

WEAK

board of aldermen board of selectmen city board common council selectboard

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

It could be either her fellow Democrat, city council member Nithya Raman, or the Republican newcomer and reality television star Spencer Pratt.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 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

Milan's city council said the work was not yet fully completed, adding that the mosaic was still partially covered to allow the colours of the new tiles to settle.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

A month later, on March 18, a commission appointed by the mayor eight months earlier to look into the full spectrum of black grievances issued its long-awaited report to the city council.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson