An alderman is a person who serves as a member of the local government in certain cities or towns. They are responsible for making decisions and representing the interests of the people in their community. Full definition
Cooper's social views were farsighted; as a member of the Board of Aldermen of New York City, he advocated paid police and firemen, public schools, and improved public sanitation. (britannica.com)
Former Ulster town supervisor Woerner, who cruises around town in a huge Lincoln town car with «Ulster» plates, is a candidate for alderman in Kingston's battle - zone Fourth Ward. (hudsonvalleyone.com)
In at least one case, that of former alderman and Working Families Party doyenne Jennifer Fuentes, the mayor's sensitive hide was saved by her action in last year's Democratic mayoral primary. (hudsonvalleyone.com)