city manager

noun

: an official employed by an elected council to direct the administration of a city government

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The facility is Fort Morgan's largest employer, and city manager Brent Nation recently expressed relief that an end to the lockout may be in sight. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 Prior to his current position with the development company, Platt served as Kansas City’s city manager for a little more than four years. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026 The deputy city manager also will assist the city manager in implementing the council’s priorities and goals, said the report. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 Evacuees can stay up to date with fire activity through Ada Alert, local news channels and the Ada County Sheriff’s Office Facebook account, Boise city manager Rachel Holford said during the call. — Hali Smith august 5, Idaho Statesman, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for city manager

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First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of city manager was in 1909

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city manager

noun
: an official employed by an elected council to direct the administration of a city government

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