city manager

NOUN

city official

Synonyms

WEAK

burgomaster first selectman lord mayor maire mayor supervisor

Example Sentences

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Lazzaretto, the city manager, said in his statement that the city has conducted an internal review related to the charges and found no wrongdoing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

In Social Circle, Georgia, the city manager shut off water to a warehouse ICE had purchased amid concerns about strains on local resources.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

At the time, the city manager warned CoreCivic “that the building is unsafe and violates the fire code because its construction prevents radio signals from transmitting from key areas,” the lawsuit pointed out.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

Joe Pepplitsch, Lexington’s city manager for the past 25 years, is bullish on the city’s long-term prospects, partly because of its labor force and the 600 housing units built since 2013.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

The city manager was a chum of Keith and High, and C.P. accompanied the two on several visits to his office.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson