city council

American  

noun

1. a municipal body having legislative and administrative powers, such as passing ordinances and appropriating funds.

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Etymology

Origin of city council

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

He said investment from the city council, Scottish government and UK government was needed to reverse this, and criticised the local authority for problems such as rubbish in the streets.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

Genis, who is a Social Democrat elected to Bern city council, dismisses these arguments as scapegoating.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

In organizing against a proposed 1 million square foot data center in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Henry protested with over 100 community members at multiple city council meetings discussing the project.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

He was able to capitalize on those conditions to outraise his main rivals, Bass and city council member Nithya Raman, and transform his candidacy from an afterthought into a national story.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Jacobs attended city council meetings, but only sporadically, which was a good thing, in C.P.’s view, since Jacobs’ diatribes left listeners with the impression that the man was unhinged.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson