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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
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The assistant city manager turned these meetings into an effective noise ordinance that is now in place in the Entertainment District.
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Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
Despite the cut to the South Loop project, Melissa Kozakiewicz, Kansas City’s deputy city manager, touted the $43.6 million the state has contributed in total.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2024
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The city of San Jose is working alongside the public health department to address the outbreak, said Kip Harkness, the deputy city manager.
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Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 18 June 2024
Deputy City Manager Scott Huth was then named acting city manager until Martinez was appointed.
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Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 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 27 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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