city council

noun

: the legislative body of a city

Examples of city council in a Sentence

He's running for city council.
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The past month has brought a whirlwind of residents crowding into city council and planning and zoning meetings as a legal battle brews between the Lakes at Marshall Ridge Homeowners Association, the city of Keller and the town of Westlake. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026 The reasons behind the recall Perkins has served on the Independence city council on and off since 1996, having represented the Second District — where the data center sits — for several years. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 Isaac Galvan, a former Compton city council member, got 18 months for facilitating bribes on Pacheco’s behalf. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Department representatives met with city council members during weekly budget hearings to present in-depth budget reports and answer questions from councilors. — Gabriel Brito, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for city council

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First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of city council was in 1641

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city council

noun
: the legislative body of a city

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