City Manager Recruitment and Selection
Summary
The city is picking its next chief executive. The Commission approved the full recruitment roadmap and advanced about 42 semifinalists, with video interviews coming in batches and finalists selected at a February 10 special meeting.
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Last discussed Feb 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
The final hire's salary and contract terms are still to be negotiated; no figure was discussed at this meeting.
Residents gain a structured, transparent process for choosing the person who runs city government day to day.
Semifinalists who are later cut may lose out on opportunities after time invested in the process.
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Wichita’s Troy Anderson named finalist for Sarasota city manager job
Wichita’s Troy Anderson named finalist for Sarasota city manager job Wichita Eagle
Special City Commission Meeting - City Manager Search - Feb 10, 2026
Sarasota has been without a permanent city manager for over a year and must pick a new one to replace interim Dave Bullock, who leaves March 6. The Commission whittled 38 semi-finalists to six finalists who will be interviewed in person February 23-24, with a final choice expected February 27.
Special City Commission Meeting - City Manager Search - Jan 13, 2026
The city is picking its next chief executive. The Commission approved the full recruitment roadmap and advanced about 42 semifinalists, with video interviews coming in batches and finalists selected at a February 10 special meeting.
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