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councilmember

American  
[koun-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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Afterward, the councilmember shook hands with Carlos Perea, executive director of the nonprofit Harbor Institute and one of the news conference’s organizers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Lindsey Horvath was a West Hollywood city councilmember in 2022 when she ran for L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The ban, proposed by councilmember John Lee, would still allow e-bikes on designated bikeways in the city, including some of those along the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

That leaves political watchers doing the math of how the mayor and the councilmember could get to the runoff, and which candidates might block their way.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

“It’s not true. There couldn’t possibly be a project that neither the councilmember nor the mayor would have any knowledge of.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

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