town manager

noun

: an official appointed to direct the administration of a town government

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The town would be required to hire a town manager, retain legal representation and have a physical location residents can go to. Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025 The new revenue will pay for a new fire station and a ‘round-the-clock firefighter position, town manager Ryan Spitzer told The Charlotte Observer. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2025 The three-member board includes one New Chicago resident, town manager Sue Pelfrey who envisioned the project. Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025 The bids will be opened in an 11 a.m. meeting with township trustee Fred Williams, town manager Sue Pelfrey, and a project architect. Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for town manager

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of town manager was in 1912

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“Town manager.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/town%20manager. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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