city councilor

Local elected official

A city councilor is an elected member of a city council, the legislative body that governs municipal affairs.

City councilors vote on local ordinances, budgets, and policies affecting their constituents.

Also spelled city councillor, especially in British English and Canada: She's running for city councilor in the next election.

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