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board of supervisors

American  

noun

  1. the governing body of a county in many U.S. states, especially in the Midwest and the East, consisting of from 15 to 100 members elected from towns, townships, cities, or wards.


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As a member of the board of supervisors, he proposed a first-time homebuyer pilot program, which would grant assistance with down payments and lowering mortgage interest rates.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

In Maricopa County, election responsibilities are divided between the recorder and the board of supervisors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026

Badat worked on a challenge to DeSoto County districts that were used for the county’s board of supervisors, school board, election commission, county constables and their judges.

From Salon ● May 16, 2026

She has lost in runs for Grover Beach mayor and for a seat on the San Luis Obispo County board of supervisors.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

William has been chairman of the county board of supervisors several years.

From Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes by William Henry Carman Folsom

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