councilman

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The councilman, a former labor leader who joined the growing progressive wing of the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Her interest in politics and election mechanics came about while growing up in Culver City, where her father served as a councilman and mayor.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

“Time to chuck Chuck,” councilman Dan Enright posted on social media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

One of them, Carlos Bolsonaro, a former city councilman in Rio de Janeiro, nevertheless showed up at the hospital entrance to "send good energy" to his father.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

They quote the police quoting the councilman as admitting to meeting her at the midtown club, drinking a little, agreeing to drive her home.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee