city manager

noun

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

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But González, a former city manager, and Xavier Suarez, who was first elected 40 years ago in 1985, seemed less sure. Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025 Both Cincinnati's mayor and city manager have scrutinized the performance of Police Chief Teresa Theetge after the city once again became fodder in the national conversation about crime. Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Oct. 2025 Brentwood had been without a permanent city manager since April. Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025 Port Huron’s city manager declined to comment for this story, saying the township has not presented the city with any resolution or request. Anna Clark, ProPublica, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for city manager

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 21 Oct. 2025.

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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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