councilperson

[koun-suhl-pur-suhn]

noun

1. a member of a city or local legislative council.

Gender Note

Is it councilman, councilwoman, or councilperson? See -person.

Word History and Origins

Origin of councilperson¹

council + -person

Example Sentences

Meredith Turner, a Cuyahoga County councilperson and Ohio delegate at the Democratic National Convention, remembers Harris' campaign fondly, applauding how she pulled off her White House bid and made history as the first woman of color — specifically of South Asian and Afro-Caribbean descent — to be nominated as a presidential candidate.

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Here, the information needed to participate could be identifying your councilperson, knowing what they can resolve, and how to contact them.

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In September, a Pennsylvania councilperson at-large was banned for a possession and DUI charge from nine years ago.

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Last week the City Council had one Latino councilperson in attendance, Monica Rodriguez.

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The Democratic nominee for secretary of state is small business owner and city councilperson Chelsea Clark.

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Related Words

• agent 
• commissioner 
• counselor 
• delegate 
• deputy 
• lawyer 
• legislator 
• member 
• senator