She's on the local council.

她是地方议会的议员。

The government has placed a cap on local council spending.

政府给地方议会的经费支出规定了最高限额。

Independent candidates won the majority of seats on the local council.

独立派候选人赢得了地方议会的多数席位。

In the end, the local council took action.

最后，居委会采取了行动。

The wealthy landowner was accused of manipulating the local council.

那个富裕的土地主被指控操纵地方议会。