September 9, 2026 - Lake Worth Beach Special City Commission Meeting - CM Interviews

The City of Lake Worth Beach held a special City Commission meeting on September 9, 2026, focused on interviewing candidates for the city manager position. The meeting involved detailed discussions with multiple finalists about their experience managing city operations, budget challenges, community engagement, and development issues. Candidates addressed topics such as handling potential budget cuts due to Amendment 3, managing public-facing departments like permitting and code enforcement, balancing development with historic preservation, and fostering trust with the community and commission. There was also discussion about the city manager residency requirement and strategies for improving city services and communication. The commission emphasized the importance of selecting a city manager who can lead with transparency, accountability, and responsiveness to both the commission and the diverse community. The meeting concluded with plans to gather feedback from commissioners to aid in the final selection process.