city manager
noun
: an official employed by an elected council to direct the administration of a city government
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Hal was right about how the city functioned when staff was under a city manager, not the mayor.
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U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Independence recently announced a new city manager and interim police chief, as well as new superintendents for both of the city’s school districts.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Chan served as city manager from 2017 to 2024, when the City Council voted not to renew his contract.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Forest Hill city manager Venus Wehle was fired Tuesday, April 7, following a split council vote.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
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U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Independence recently announced a new city manager and interim police chief, as well as new superintendents for both of the city’s school districts.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Chan served as city manager from 2017 to 2024, when the City Council voted not to renew his contract.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Forest Hill city manager Venus Wehle was fired Tuesday, April 7, following a split council vote.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
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“City manager.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/city%20manager. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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