Councillor
noun
A member of a group that makes decisions or laws in local government.
Mary was elected as a local councillor last year.
Often appears as...
- local councillor
- city councillor
noun
A member of a group that makes decisions or laws in local government.
Mary was elected as a local councillor last year.
Often appears as...
- local councillor
- city councillor
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Pro Tip 1/3Local Importance
Councillor roles vary by location; some have more influence in their communities than others.
Our local councillor initiated the town's recycling program.
Pro Tip 2/3Elected Position
Councillors are typically elected by residents; they represent voters' interests in government.
He's campaigning to become a city councillor.
Pro Tip 3/3Policy Impact
Councillors make decisions that directly affect local services, like schools and public transport.
The councillors will vote on the new bus routes proposal.
Pro Tip 1/3Local Importance
Councillor roles vary by location; some have more influence in their communities than others.
Our local councillor initiated the town's recycling program.
Pro Tip 2/3Elected Position
Councillors are typically elected by residents; they represent voters' interests in government.
He's campaigning to become a city councillor.
Pro Tip 3/3Policy Impact
Councillors make decisions that directly affect local services, like schools and public transport.
The councillors will vote on the new bus routes proposal.
Pro Tip 1/3Local Importance
Councillor roles vary by location; some have more influence in their communities than others.
Our local councillor initiated the town's recycling program.
Pro Tip 2/3Elected Position
Councillors are typically elected by residents; they represent voters' interests in government.
He's campaigning to become a city councillor.
Pro Tip 3/3Policy Impact
Councillors make decisions that directly affect local services, like schools and public transport.
The councillors will vote on the new bus routes proposal.
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and with 900 signatures, we were a success. We had a victory on our hands. My councilman even called in and said how they endorse and love what we're doing. I mean, come on, why wouldn't they?
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A guerilla gardener in...
and with 900 signatures, we were a success. We had a victory on our hands. My councilman even called in and said how they endorse and love what we're doing. I mean, come on, why wouldn't they?
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Samantha Cameron
English Businesswoman
I'm definitely a Tory. My dad was a Conservative councillor, and I spent years as a child knocking on doors with him. I'm a Tory because I'm passionate about business and enterprise. But I am also a compassionate Conservative. There should always be a net through which no one should fall.
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Bushwick Bill
American Musician
A lot of people don't want to vote because they believe the negatives rather than the positives about the outcome of their decisions about the sheriff or councilman or the board of education in their community.
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Sadiq Khan
British Politician
I've had the honour of being elected as a Labour councillor, MP and mayor, thanks to the hard work of Labour members, and I believe that the will of our membership should be respected.
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Annamie Paul
Canadian Politician
A small group of councillors sought to force a vote of no-confidence in my leadership. They did so with no substantive consultation with the members they represent.
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Frank Dobson
British Politician
I don't think we can go into important local elections next year... with Tony Blair as leader and expect to keep many of the councillors we've got now.
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Grant Shapps
British Politician
We want councillors and MPs to be more closely involved in housing issues because this will help to strengthen local democracy and accountability.
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Kerby Jean-Raymond
American Designer
A president's power is limited. We need to vote down the ballot as well, from your councilman all the way up to your governors and congressman.
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Bill Huizenga
American Politician
My dad was a city councilman and a county commissioner, so I grew up involved and engaged in the political process.
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Chris Collins
When an illegal vote is cast for president, that illegal vote is also cast for a city councilman.
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Steve Hilton
British Businessman
Mayors are accountable in the way a council is not. Who can name their local councillor?
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Samantha Cameron
English Businesswoman
I'm definitely a Tory. My dad was a Conservative councillor, and I spent years as a child knocking on doors with him. I'm a Tory because I'm passionate about business and enterprise. But I am also a compassionate Conservative. There should always be a net through which no one should fall.
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Bushwick Bill
American Musician
A lot of people don't want to vote because they believe the negatives rather than the positives about the outcome of their decisions about the sheriff or councilman or the board of education in their community.
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Sadiq Khan
British Politician
I've had the honour of being elected as a Labour councillor, MP and mayor, thanks to the hard work of Labour members, and I believe that the will of our membership should be respected.
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Annamie Paul
Canadian Politician
A small group of councillors sought to force a vote of no-confidence in my leadership. They did so with no substantive consultation with the members they represent.
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Frank Dobson
British Politician
I don't think we can go into important local elections next year... with Tony Blair as leader and expect to keep many of the councillors we've got now.
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Grant Shapps
British Politician
We want councillors and MPs to be more closely involved in housing issues because this will help to strengthen local democracy and accountability.
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Kerby Jean-Raymond
American Designer
A president's power is limited. We need to vote down the ballot as well, from your councilman all the way up to your governors and congressman.
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Bill Huizenga
American Politician
My dad was a city councilman and a county commissioner, so I grew up involved and engaged in the political process.
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Chris Collins
When an illegal vote is cast for president, that illegal vote is also cast for a city councilman.
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Steve Hilton
British Businessman
Mayors are accountable in the way a council is not. Who can name their local councillor?
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