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Interim City Manager Appointment

Summary

The council is set to appoint James L. Zervis as the interim city manager to manage administrative transitions.

At a glance

Total mentions
12
Last 30 days
12

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Standard executive compensation package for the interim city manager.

✅Who benefits

City staff and residents benefit from continued administrative leadership.

⚠️Who could be affected

Residents who might see delayed city projects while everyone scrambles to fill the empty chair.

Mentions & discussions (12)

City of Boca Raton News FlashNov 2, 2026

The November Issue of the City Connection is Here!

Read all about Jim Zervis appointed as the Interim City Manager, Boca Forward, General Election Information, November Community Events, & more!

The Boca Raton TribuneOct 28, 2026

It’s Official…Zervis is Boca’s Interim City Manager

As of midnight tonight Oct. 28, the city’s chief financial officer James Zervis will serve as interim city manager. A standing ovation and kudos for Mark Sohaney as he leaves the job officially on Nov. 11 to become senior vice president of Global Mil...

City of Boca Raton News FlashOct 28, 2026

Boca Raton City Council Appoints Jim Zervis As Interim City Manager

October 28, 2026

City of Boca Raton News FlashOct 28, 2026

Jim Zervis Appointed as Interim City Manager

At its October 27, 2026, meeting, City Council unanimously appointed Jim Zervis as Interim City Manager. Zervis will oversee the City's day-to-day operations and ongoing initiatives following City Manager Mark Sohaney's resignation.

MeetingOct 27, 2026

City Council (Regular) - Oct 27, 2026

The council is set to appoint James L. Zervis as the interim city manager to manage administrative transitions.

The Boca Raton TribuneOct 24, 2026

Boca Raton City Council to Consider Making CFO Interim City Manager

A resolution to appoint Boca’s chief financial officer James Zervis the interim city manager by Oct. 28 is on city council’s next meeting agenda on Oct. 27. City Manager Mark Sohaney, a retired U.S. Navy commander, resigned last Friday Oct. 16 to tak...

City of Boca Raton News FlashOct 16, 2026

Boca Raton City Manager Mark Sohaney Announces Resignation

City Manager Mark Sohaney has announced his resignation from the City to pursue a new professional opportunity that will allow him to return to serving the military community.

BocaNewsNowOct 16, 2026

BOCA RATON CITY MANAGER RESIGNS JUST YEAR INTO NEW JOB

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The City of Boca Raton Friday announced the resignation of City Manager Mark Sohaney. Sohaney started at the end of September, 2025. Here is the official statement: >> City Ma...

Boca PostOct 16, 2026

Boca Raton City Manager Mark Sohaney Resigns to Return to Serving the Military Community

Boca Raton City Manager Mark Sohaney, a retired Navy captain, is resigning to return to work serving the military community, and the City Council will decide who leads City Hall in the interim. Originally published by Boca Post. Story by Boca Post Ne...

The Boca Raton TribuneOct 16, 2026

Boca Raton City Manager Mark Sohaney Steps Down to Return to Military Service

BOCA RATON (OCTOBER 16, 2026) – City Manager Mark Sohaney has announced his resignation from his post in Boca Raton, opting to step down to pursue a new professional opportunity that will return him to his roots: serving the military community. Throu...

Boca Daily NewsOct 16, 2026

Boca Raton City Manager Resigns After 13 Months

Boca Raton City Manager Mark Sohaney announced his resignation Friday, just 13 months after being appointed to top city’s top post. Sohaney’s resignation was announced by the city Friday afternoon, alongside well wishes from Mayor Andy Thomson. Sohan...

WPECOct 16, 2026

Boca Raton city manager resigns to pursue new opportunity serving military

Boca Raton city manager resigns to pursue new opportunity serving military WPEC

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