Boca Raton Council to Vote on Interim City Manager
The city council meets October 27, 2026, to appoint James Zervis to the role following the resignation of Mark Sohaney.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in People
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The Boca Raton City Council will hold a vote on October 27, 2026, to appoint Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer James Zervis as the interim city manager. The appointment follows the resignation of current City Manager Mark Sohaney, who is departing for a new role in higher education.
Why it matters
The transition ensures municipal operations continue without interruption after Mark Sohaney departs the city government on November 11, 2026. Resolution No. 140-2026 provides the formal structure for this administrative change under the City Charter.
Resolution No. 140-2026 outlines the management transition protocols established under Section 4.03 of the City Charter. The city is officially moving to appoint James Zervis as the interim lead following Mark Sohaney's exit.
The players
James Zervis
He is the current Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer for the City of Boca Raton.
Mark Sohaney
He is the outgoing City Manager of Boca Raton who has accepted a position as senior vice president of Global Military Operations at the University of Maryland Global Campus.
The details
Mark Sohaney designated James Zervis to perform the duties of city manager, with Zervis set to assume operational responsibilities on October 28, 2026. Sohaney will serve in an advisory and consultative role until his resignation becomes effective on November 11, 2026.
Timeline
October 16, 2026: Mark Sohaney resigned from his position.
October 27, 2026: City Council meeting regarding interim appointment.
October 28, 2026: James Zervis assumes operational responsibility.
November 11, 2026: Effective date of Mark Sohaney's resignation.
November 30, 2026: Mark Sohaney begins his new role at the University of Maryland.
Market Landscape
This administrative shift adheres to the governance standards established by the Boca Raton City Charter Section 4.03. The city's move to transition leadership internally positions the administration for continuity during a period of executive turnover.
Residents can expect municipal leadership to remain consistent during this transition as James Zervis assumes operational duties. Local city services are scheduled to continue without disruption following the resignation of the current city manager.
The takeaway
The appointment of an interim manager is a standard administrative procedure to ensure local government stability. Residents should monitor upcoming council meetings for updates on potential long-term leadership plans for the city.
Further reading
For more on the officials leading the area, visit Boca Raton People.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Boca Raton Tribune.
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