city manager
noun
: an official employed by an elected council to direct the administration of a city government
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Along with a new police chief, Independence needs a new city manager; the Independence School District is in the early stages of searching for a new superintendent; and the Independence Chamber of Commerce is transitioning leadership in July.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2025
The Cypress city manager may soon be out at City Hall.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Thursday’s ruling marked another victory for González, a former city manager.
—Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
More recently, Maguire also selected Manuel Pineda, who previously served as Chief Electric Utility Officer at the city of Santa Clara, to serve as a deputy city manager, with Kip Harkness vacating the position in March.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2025
The Cypress city manager may soon be out at City Hall.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Thursday’s ruling marked another victory for González, a former city manager.
—Miami Herald, 31 July 2025
More recently, Maguire also selected Manuel Pineda, who previously served as Chief Electric Utility Officer at the city of Santa Clara, to serve as a deputy city manager, with Kip Harkness vacating the position in March.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
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“City manager.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/city%20manager. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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