Phrases with «city fathers»

The phrase "city fathers" refers to the influential and prominent individuals, usually men, who hold important positions and make important decisions for a city or town. They are often considered leaders or representatives of the local community. Full definition

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Sentences with «city fathers»

That's New York City father Jean Holybrice explaining why his children are participating in annual state assessments in language arts and math. (newyorkschooltalk.org)
Jeff Morgan (Grain Valley, Mo), Peter Riggs (Shawnee Mission, Ks), Jim Humphrey (Kansas City, Mo), Eric Schooley (Lee's Summit, Mo), John Wimberley (Kearney, Mo), Ricky Beach (Kansas City, Mo), John McKnight (Leavenworth, Ks), Ron Haley (Grandview, Mo) and Mark Rader (Platte City, Mo) have been chosen to represent Kansas City and their families in NCF's 2015 Kansas City Father of the Year celebration on Wednesday, June 17th from 4 - 6 p.m. at Kauffman Stadium. (fathers.com)
For years Joliet's powerful labor unions were always first to be promised work by city fathers during negotiations with construction firms seeking permission to build. (articles.chicagotribune.com)
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Phrases with «city fathers»

Sentences with «city fathers»

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