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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

Example Sentences

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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

“All they do is tear up our road,” said Adam Argo, town manager.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025

An email to Mitnick, who is now the town manager of Moraga in Northern California, was not answered.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2024

Gleason, who answered to the board as town manager, said he tried to resolve matters.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2024

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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