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 The assistant city manager turned these meetings into an effective noise ordinance that is now in place in the Entertainment District. 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. Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2024 What wearable technology can and can’t tell you about your heart health The city of San Jose is working alongside the public health department to address the outbreak, said Kip Harkness, the deputy city manager. Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 18 June 2024 Deputy City Manager Scott Huth was then named acting city manager until Martinez was appointed. Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for city manager 

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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 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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