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

The Miami Police Department reports to the city manager, creating professional continuity across political cycles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 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

The indictment named 13 witnesses who testified before the criminal grand jury, including a city council member, the city’s economic development director, a former council member and a former city manager.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

“We had to scramble, but we made it. The city manager was able to pull some strings for us.”

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson