councilperson
Americannoun
Gender
Is it councilman, councilwoman, or councilperson? See -person.
Etymology
Origin of councilperson
Example Sentences
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Last week the City Council had one Latino councilperson in attendance, Monica Rodriguez.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2022
The Democratic nominee for secretary of state is small business owner and city councilperson Chelsea Clark.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 31, 2022
“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 ● Apr. 13, 2022
Many times a civic association will get in touch with its councilperson.
From New York Times ● Jan. 3, 2022
When I call Andrew Zarro on a sweltering July afternoon, he's taking a break before he starts his second job as a councilperson in Portland, Maine.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2021
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