town manager

noun

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

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Wilmington responded to the lawsuit in a statement from town manager Eric Slagle. Neal Riley, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026 Bloomfield had also been through several town managers in short succession, and hired Schwapp that same year. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026 Town staff shared a presentation recognizing Hudes’ achievements, and town manager Chris Constantin gave Hudes a ceremonial gavel in honor of his year as mayor. Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2025 The Loomis Town Council is scheduled to meet Monday to approve a new interim town manager, according to an agenda. Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 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 2 Feb. 2026.

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