Councilor
(noun)
A member of a council, especially a local government council.
Origin:
Late middle english (in the sense "consultant"): from old french conseillor, from conseil "counsel".
Examples:
- The councilor discussed the proposed budget with the mayor.
- The councilor voted against the measure.
- The councilor represents the interests of her constituents.
- The councilor was elected to the city council last year.
- The councilor proposed a new ordinance to address the issue.