city clerk

American  

noun

1. a city official who maintains public records and vital statistics, issues licenses, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of city clerk

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

Ana Valencia, the Chicago city clerk, introduced an initiative called Shopping in Solidarity to encourages residents - and people from across the city - to shop locally and support their neighbours.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

According to the city clerk, no one has submitted a ballot argument against it.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2024

She was a city clerk for Rochester Hills, Michigan.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2024

“Our absentee counting board workers are well-trained and work very hard to process each and every ballot received,” said Sonja Buffa, the city clerk.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2024

The county runs its business out of the east-facing half of the building; the city uses the western half, which houses the mayor and city council members as well as the city clerk.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama