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Examples of city council in a Sentence
He's running for city council.
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Back then, members of a city council, for example, would hash out decisions in advance and then merely formalize them, often without discussion, at an open meeting.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 4 June 2024
Miles’ opponent, former Fort Worth city council member Kathleen Hicks, has 37.82% of the vote.
—Noah Alcala Bach, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2024
The overwhelming majority of California city councils directly appoint the city attorney — in 469 of 482, according to the League of California Cities.
—Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 21 May 2024
Residents can call or email their city council members directly to give feedback on pending legislation.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1641, in the meaning defined above
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“City council.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/city%20council. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
Legal Definition
city council
noun
: the legislative body of a city
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