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council

[koun-suhl] / ˈkaʊn səl /


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Lopez spent the next three years along with her fellow progressive Santa Ana council members shoring up the city’s rent control policies and its immigrant defense fund.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Nearly 80 crisis grant payments have been given out over a couple of months as people struggle financially, a council heard.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

In previous interviews, she said she learned late last year that a city official had given a presentation to council members that depicted her online activity as problematic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Karzan Hussein is named on two other businesses on Hexthorpe Road and was granted an alcohol licence by Doncaster council in May.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

One second we’re in the council room, and the next we’re soaring through the governing district.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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