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councilmember

American  
[kaun-suhl-mem-ber] / ˈkaʊn səlˌmɛm bər /

noun

  1. a member of a council, especially a legislative council.


Etymology

Origin of councilmember

council + member


Example Sentences

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As a city councilmember, Raj hopes to increase housing supply, particularly the supply of units that are big enough for families, and expand tenant protections like rent stabilization.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

The councilmember then called out Bass for working with a communications consultant who was simultaneously advising her and Lineage, the company whose warehouse burned in Boyle Heights in June.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

This time, she calmly said that she must not be such a bad councilmember, since Bass had appointed her to those boards.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

As the tally continues, Angelenos are waiting to see if she will face Democratic city councilmember Nithya Raman, or reality television star Spencer Pratt, who is running as a Republican.

From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026

Bass is locked in a tight race with councilmember and former ally Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026

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