councilor

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“The primary school is full, in fact an extension has just been built,” said Bill Lobban, a local councilor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025

His prior public service, as councilor, then deputy mayor, of a Sydney suburb ended abruptly in 2009 amid displays of undiplomatic temper.

From Salon • Aug. 2, 2025

But tourism councilor Simone Venturini was shocked that anyone might be upset that such a high-profile event was happening in the city.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2025

“This is an opportunity for economic growth,” says Ericka Alneus, the city councilor behind the 24-hour plan.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2024

It is he who determines: you are worth so and so much; you a ducat, you a thaler, you a mere brass counter, you a privy councilor and you a colonel.

From On the Heights A Novel by Auerbach, Berthold