city manager

noun

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

Examples of city manager in a Sentence

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Escondido’s city manager on Sunday declared a local emergency and announced plans to clear homeless encampments from a section of Escondido Creek after recent water quality tests showed elevated bacteria levels. Paul Sisson, The Mercury News, 17 Dec. 2024 Late last year, after four years as Santa Ana’s city manager, Kristine Ridge threatened to sue the city, alleging harassment and hostile work conditions. Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 16 Oct. 2024 The city is working to restore the water system, said Ben Woody, assistant city manager. NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024 Bonta criticized the city’s then-Mayor Julian Gold, city attorney, city manager and police chief, accusing them of violating state law. Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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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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