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

Recent Examples on the Web

Roughly half the deputy city manager’s $200,000 salary is also charged to your permit fees, and last year the city added half of her assistant’s. — Fabiola Stuyvesant, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

The lawsuit accuses the mayor, city attorney and city manager of preventing commissioners from carrying out their duties, including placing items on the agenda, making motions and voting on city business. — Chelsea Jones, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Independence city manager Troy Anderson previously said that the city currently spends between $125,000 and $150,000 each year on the operating costs for its full portfolio of historic sites. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

The facility is Fort Morgan's largest employer, and city manager Brent Nation recently expressed relief that an end to the lockout may be in sight. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for city manager

• tanager

Kids Definition

city manager

noun

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