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councilman

[koun-suhl-muhn] / ˈkaʊn səl mən /


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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

The councilman wrote that he was suspicious of flights near critical local infrastructure, including the Shasta Dam and Whiskeytown Dam.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

A few years later, Kast won a seat as a local councilman before becoming a congressman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

"I am calling on Baltimore County Public Schools to review procedures around its AI-powered weapon detection system," Baltimore County local councilman Izzy Pakota wrote on Facebook.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025

He introduced himself to the man, telling him he was a councilman.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee