city manager

noun

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

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Miami’s city manager said in June that there were just two Miami police officers trained under the 287(g) program. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026 Independence city manager Troy Anderson previously said that the city currently spends between $125,000 and $150,000 each year on the operating costs for its full portfolio of historic sites. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026 Both departments grew under Rickelle Williams, the former city manager who resigned on July 2, more than a year after stepping into the role. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 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 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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