councilperson
Americannoun
Gender
Is it councilman, councilwoman, or councilperson? See -person.
Etymology
Origin of councilperson
Example Sentences
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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.
From Salon
Here, the information needed to participate could be identifying your councilperson, knowing what they can resolve, and how to contact them.
From Salon
Last week the City Council had one Latino councilperson in attendance, Monica Rodriguez.
From Los Angeles Times
The Democratic nominee for secretary of state is small business owner and city councilperson Chelsea Clark.
From Seattle Times
“The U.S. attorney’s office confirmed today that its investigation of former councilperson Jack Evans has been concluded and no action will be taken against him,” lawyer Abbe David Lowell said.
From Washington Post
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