city council

American  

noun

city councils plural

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

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• city councils
  plural

Etymology

Origin of city council

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

"Boosting income can transform lives, it creates life opportunities and helps people thrive not just survive," said city council leader, Stephen Simkins.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

“Dozens of residents have come out of the woodwork, and here’s what they all say: ‘We have called our city council person and various city departments repeatedly, over and over again.’”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 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

Last year, the city council passed a union-backed ordinance that would have lifted the minimum wage for hotel workers to $30 an hour by 2028, though the increase has since been delayed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Ann was delighted, but decided not to take the heat off the city council, which could still reject or accept the commission’s decision.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson