city manager

noun

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

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The loan, which was proposed by Isleton’s city manager to help starve off a potential city bankruptcy or disincorporation, would have spanned across 10 years and gone toward a $500,000 bridge loan and other debts the city has to pay back. Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025 With roads and parking lots all but silent, and a growing need for safe outdoor spaces in which to relax, exercise and gather safely, local councils and city managers began to rethink the spaces left behind by the absence of cars. Laurie Winkless, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025 Pizzi told reporters that the mayor, city clerk and city manager then left. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2025 Bingham said none of the allegations were related to Haislip's work as city manager, and none occurred during work hours or involved misuse of city time, property or authority. Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for city manager

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of city manager was in 1909

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“City manager.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/city%20manager. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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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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