council

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Its chairwoman said at a city council meeting in March that her staff had been “unfairly vilified.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Wunsch, who is a member of the ECB’s governing council, said officials can’t affect the direct impact of the crisis on energy prices, but can limit the effect on prices of other goods and services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

He promised to cap bus fares to £1 for most people, with free travel for under 22s, and to replace council tax.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Miller, who described himself as a lifelong Democrat, pointed out that Raman runs the powerful five-member council committee on housing and homelessness.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

“You should understand by now,” said Gwydion, “that of what he knows, Dallben tells little. Yes, there is to be a council, and I have summoned others to meet us here.”

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander