city manager

noun

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

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Day-to-day operations are run by a professional city manager. — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 Greg Chavarria resigned in 2024, then Susan Grant served almost a year as acting city manager. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026 Rabé has accepted a position as Placer County’s assistant chief executive officer after serving as Auburn’s city manager for the past three years. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 The Unified Government brought in Chism, who formerly served as an assistant city manager in Shawnee and Overland Park, back in 2024. — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for city manager

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First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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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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