councilmember

American  

[koun-suhl-mem-ber] / ˈkaʊn səlˌmɛm bər /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of councilmember

council + member

Example Sentences

“This was about keeping an iconic, world-famous brand right here in L.A.,” said Traci Park, a councilmember for District 11 who helped lead efforts to secure the tax incentive and attended the event.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

“Mayor Frometa is not a good Californian right now,” councilmember Mario Trujillo told me before the Jan. 27 council meeting.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

“This is bigger than a staircase,” said Bubba Fish, the Culver City councilmember who introduced the single-stair ordinance.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2025

“This resolution tells Metro that the city of Los Angeles refuses to be bought by shiny renderings and empty promises,” councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, whose district includes Dodger Stadium, told her colleagues in Wednesday’s council meeting.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

The onetime city councilmember is considered a strong candidate for a role in Mamdani’s administration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025