city manager

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“Because of how we acquired the site, I think we have a mandate to build,” said Town Manager Brad Raulston, who previously was city manager and oversaw housing in a San Diego suburb.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 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

Higgins, a county commissioner, defeated former city manager Emilio González by roughly 59 percent to 41 percent, according to preliminary results.

From Salon • Dec. 10, 2025

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