FLORIDA CITY, Fla. — The Florida City Commission voted Tuesday evening to terminate City Manager James Poag, less than a year after he was appointed to the position.
Read more First lawsuit filed following fatal Amazon cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport
The commission voted 3-2 to terminate Poag’s employment, effective immediately.
Mayor Charlotte Thompson, Vice Mayor Ronda Cobb and Commissioner Trina Wilborn voted in favor of the termination.
Commissioners James Gold and Richard Brown voted against it.
No reason for Poag’s termination was included in the information provided by the city Wednesday.
According to the city’s website, Poag was appointed Florida City manager in December 2025. In the position, he oversaw the city’s day-to-day operations and was responsible for carrying out the laws of the City Charter and directives of the City Council.
Read more Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces tough challenge from Helena Foulkes in Democratic primary
Poag has more than 20 years of experience in local, county and regional government.
He holds a doctorate in organizational leadership from Nova Southeastern University, a Master of Public Management from St. Thomas University and a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Florida A&M University.
Read more Less roller rink, more racetrack — inside SoFlo Performance
Broward
Florida Keys
Cities▾
Fort Lauderdale
Coral Springs
Davie
Deerfield Beach
Doral
Hialeah
Hollywood
Homestead
Lauderhill
Miami Beach
Miami Gardens
Miramar
Pembroke Pines
Plantation
Pompano Beach
Sunrise
Tamarac