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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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Trantalis blames it partly on the change in administrative leadership at City Hall, with the recent resignation of Greg Chavarria as city manager.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2024
Is the county responsible? June 18, 2024 5:00 AM
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Did Sacramento council illegally discuss new raise for city manager?
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 18 June 2024
The stable of city managers in OC 2.0 would be leaner and meaner, too.
—Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 18 June 2024
Lindsay looks fondly on his memories as city manager, recalling in particular the first community harvest in Saratoga’s Heritage Orchard.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 16 June 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 4 Jul. 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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