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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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The city will cut $36.6 million in spending over the next two years to workforce and business development, among other things, though city manager Erik Walsh says there will be no major impact on residents.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024
The city is using the new app function in response to a state law that will soon prohibit unauthorized camping on public property, according to Chris Cooper, acting assistant city manager.
—Tribune News Service, Orange County Register, 19 Sep. 2024
In a video message on Facebook, Springfield city manager Bryan Heck spoke about the rumors.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2024
The debate’s co-moderator, ABC News’ David Muir, noted that city manager of Springfield told the network there was no evidence of such incidents.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2024
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Word History
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 28 Sep. 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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