councilman

Example Sentences

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Her interest in politics and election mechanics came about while growing up in Culver City, where her father served as a councilman and mayor.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

But Morano, the councilman, is adamant that "this is not just a place that should be known for landfills and mobsters."

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Mike Bonin, a former city councilman, said he believed Price’s alleged malfeasance should be handled by the city’s Ethics Commission — not criminal prosecutors.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

Mr. Allen, a Democrat, is a District of Columbia city councilman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

Hardly any-body could tell you the name of a city councilman, or a county commissioner, or the head of the public works department, or the planning department, or the fire department.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger