city council

noun

: the legislative body of a city

Examples of city council in a Sentence

He's running for city council.

Recent Examples on the Web

The past month has brought a whirlwind of residents crowding into city council and planning and zoning meetings as a legal battle brews between the Lakes at Marshall Ridge Homeowners Association, the city of Keller and the town of Westlake. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026

The reasons behind the recall Perkins has served on the Independence city council on and off since 1996, having represented the Second District — where the data center sits — for several years. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

Isaac Galvan, a former Compton city council member, got 18 months for facilitating bribes on Pacheco’s behalf. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Department representatives met with city council members during weekly budget hearings to present in-depth budget reports and answer questions from councilors. — Gabriel Brito, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for city council

• counsel

Legal Definition

city council

noun

: the legislative body of a city