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councillor

American

[koun-suh-ler, -sler] / ˈkaʊn sə lər, -slər /

noun

councilor.

councillor British

/ ˈkaʊnsələ /

noun

a member of a council

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councillorship

noun

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Joel Bodmer, 40, his wife Shila Bodmer, 41, former Southend councillor Gabriel Leroy, 24, and former Croydon councillor Carole Bonner, 69, appeared only to confirm their names, dates of birth and addresses.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Sinn Féin councillor Emma McGinley, who brought the relevant motion before the council, said she had been contacted about the issue by "parents, young people and even classroom assistants and teachers".

From BBC • May 16, 2026

He was a postmaster for 30 years and went on to be a local councillor before retiring in 2013.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

"I've been a councillor for 16 years. I don't want to leave local politics, but I don't like the environment any more."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

After returning to the United States, he served as a city councillor in Washington, D.C., where his uncompromising positions made him many friends and numerous adversaries.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

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