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.
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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
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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
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“City manager.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/city%20manager. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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