city hall
noun
1
: the chief administrative building of a city
2
a
: a municipal government
b
: city officialdom or bureaucracy
you can't fight city hall
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Many cities, including San Jose, Redwood City and Fremont, also announced that their city halls will be closed for the holiday.
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Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 18 June 2024
Funds can go toward supplies for their city hall offices or events and outreach.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024
The Mayor of Ansonia is looking to trade his office at city hall for one at the state Capitol in Hartford.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2024
But at least one expert said the hiring raises questions about nepotism and suggested the City Council may want to revisit its employment practices and broaden the way opportunities at city hall are promoted.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024
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Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 18 June 2024
Funds can go toward supplies for their city hall offices or events and outreach.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2024
The Mayor of Ansonia is looking to trade his office at city hall for one at the state Capitol in Hartford.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2024
But at least one expert said the hiring raises questions about nepotism and suggested the City Council may want to revisit its employment practices and broaden the way opportunities at city hall are promoted.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024
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“City hall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/city%20hall. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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