Indianapolis council settles British spelling debate

Why it matters: City employees, including councilors themselves, use both spellings interchangeably, creating discrepancies and confusion as to the correct version of the word.

What they're saying: "Most council chambers in the country simply have one L," Council president Vop Osili said Tuesday during a Rules and Public Policy Committee meeting.

• "We often get an autocorrect when spelling with two (Ls) to reduce it to one. I think this just clarifies that and makes us consistent across the board."

💭 My thought bubble: The councilor/councillor spelling is so messy that I've generally avoided using the term.

• I just refer to a "council member" or even "councilman" or "councilwoman," which are common descriptors in most other cities.
• Now, I'll use the word the city uses — with the undisputed correct spelling.

The bottom line: It's councilor.