city manager
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of city manager
An Americanism dating back to 1910–15
Example Sentences
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The former director of the San Francisco Port who was just hired as a city manager in Marin County has been arrested on suspicion of burglary, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Ben Martinez, Calexico’s city manager, said his city continues to work with state officials on the plans and “remains fully committed to achieving compliance with California Housing Element law.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
T. Michael Stavres, the city manager, suggested the possibility of introducing a fire fee to help pay for fire services—prompting commissioners to request he prepare a proposal for a study of the issue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Jack Savo Jr., the city manager, said the recent breakthrough in talks between the U.S. and Iran, and the prospect of Hormuz reopening, provides little comfort.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
If you took a poll, few people in town could tell you who the mayor was, or the police chief, or the city manager.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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