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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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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
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First Known Use
1909, in the meaning defined above
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“City manager.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/city%20manager. Accessed 26 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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