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councilwoman

[koun-suhl-woom-uhn] / ˈkaʊn səlˌwʊm ən /


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In the mayoral race, incumbent Karen Bass is running slightly ahead of progressive city councilwoman Nithya Raman and the reformist Republican Spencer Pratt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“It hasn’t broken our economy, not yet, but it’s definitely had an impact and it will continue to,” said Doral city councilwoman Maureen Porras.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

Such is the case for Meredith Turner, a Cuyahoga County councilwoman and 2024 Ohio delegate at the Democratic National Convention.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2025

Hernandez, the councilwoman, said in a written statement that the deaths were not only “horrific” but also an “unacceptable tragedy.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2025

“Are these mixed teams for both boys and girls?” another councilwoman asked.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John




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