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He's running for city council.
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While a city council vote on the project is still far off, the public comment period for the environmental impact report has already generated nearly 400 pages of feedback, mostly raising concerns about its environmental impact.
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Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
At least three Fort Worth city council members — Michael Crain, Charlie Lauersdorf and Alan Blaylock — have contributed.
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Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2025
This law applies to local and state public bodies including city councils and county and school boards.
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Graham P. Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The city charter allows city council to expel their colleagues for violation of their rules with a two-thirds vote.
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Sam Allard, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
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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 21 Feb. 2025.
Legal Definition
city council
noun
: the legislative body of a city
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