city manager

NOUN

city official

Synonyms

WEAK

burgomaster first selectman lord mayor maire mayor supervisor

Example Sentences

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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

“If we don’t act now, we risk the ability to protect the community,” said Michael B. O’Kelly, the Bell Gardens city manager.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 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