Batista, who had been serving as acting city manager was approved for the role permanently after the City Council on Tuesday night voted 8-3 to appoint him as Worcester city manager.
The Family Health Center of Worcester’s board opted to stand by President and CEO Louis Brady after medical personnel from healthcare provide requested a change in leadership amid layoffs, furloughs, resignations, and low morale.
Batista was appointed acting city manager in early April, effective following the departure of former City Manager Edward M. Augustus Jr. at the end of May.