Definitions

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  • noun An alderman; a member of a city council who may be either male or female

Etymologies

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Blend of alderman and person

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Examples

  • On Feb. 1st about 100 people, myself included, along with alderperson representatives from the 43rd, 47th, and 39th wards, gathered at the Sulzer Library in Lincoln Square to discuss Streets for Cycling 2020, an infrastructure plan that "will guide the development of a citywide network of 150-250 miles of innovative bikeways," at the third of Chicago Department of Transportation's CDOT public meetings.

    Renee Patten: Chicago's Bikeway Future: Streets for Cycling 2020 Renee Patten 2012

  • On Feb. 1st about 100 people, myself included, along with alderperson representatives from the 43rd, 47th, and 39th wards, gathered at the Sulzer Library in Lincoln Square to discuss Streets for Cycling 2020, an infrastructure plan that "will guide the development of a citywide network of 150-250 miles of innovative bikeways," at the third of Chicago Department of Transportation's CDOT public meetings.

    Renee Patten: Chicago's Bikeway Future: Streets for Cycling 2020 Renee Patten 2012

  • On Feb. 1st about 100 people, myself included, along with alderperson representatives from the 43rd, 47th, and 39th wards, gathered at the Sulzer Library in Lincoln Square to discuss

    The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com Renee Patten 2012

  • Probably the same that the alderperson in my ward does- nothing.

    News - chicagotribune.com 2011

  • Probably the same that the alderperson in my ward does- nothing.

    News - chicagotribune.com 2011

  • On Feb. 1st about 100 people, myself included, along with alderperson representatives from the 43rd, 47th, and 39th wards, gathered at the Sulzer Library in Lincoln Square to discuss

    The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com Renee Patten 2012

  • While I am not opposed to one person serving as both supervisor and alderperson, I am opposed to Bernie filling both roles.

    The Green Bay Press-Gazette Latest Headlines 2010

  • With a strong foundation of service to our country, state, and city through hands-on programs and initiatives, I view the role of an alderperson as a position dedicated to serving something greater than one's self by facilitating the needs of our community.

    The Green Bay Press-Gazette Latest Headlines 2010

  • With a strong foundation of service to our country, state, and city through hands-on programs and initiatives, I view the role of an alderperson as a position dedicated to serving something greater than one's self by facilitating the needs of our community.

    The Green Bay Press-Gazette Latest Headlines 2010

  • The Madison alderperson knows a thing or two about weighing both sides.

    Channel3000.com - Local News 2010

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