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town manager

American  

noun

  1. an official appointed to direct the administration of a town government.


Etymology

Origin of town manager

First recorded in 1920–25

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Joe Westerlund, Tonopah’s town manager, said fresh development and the prospect of hundreds of new, good-paying jobs are much welcomed.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 14, 2026

Michael Boaz, former town manager of Pilot Mountain, N.C., was indicted on a felony embezzlement charge on May 11 for allegedly misusing taxpayer money.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

Herndon Police referred questions Wednesday to the statement issued by the town manager.

From Seattle Times Apr. 3, 2024

But she also serves as the town manager, and she sympathized with Leppanen’s decision to discourage eclipse tourism.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 19, 2023

John Potter, the town manager, said the impact of the hotel program on Brattleboro, where people had come from around the state to stay in seven hotels, could be long lasting.

From New York Times Jun. 20, 2023

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