City of Bay City, MI Live Stream

The City of Bay City, Michigan held a commission meeting on July 7, 2026, which included a detailed presentation on the Hey Bay City workforce development initiative funded by ARPA dollars. The program reported significant engagement metrics such as employer participation, job postings, and community partnerships, emphasizing its role in connecting job seekers with local opportunities and promoting the city. The chamber of commerce will maintain the program's digital content and social media presence until funding is exhausted. Additionally, the meeting featured an extensive update on the city's zoning ordinance rewrite, a grant-funded project aimed at aligning zoning with the 2024 master plan to encourage housing development, including reduced lot sizes and more flexible housing types. The commission discussed the ordinance's adoption timeline, potential amendments, and its impact on housing affordability and development. Other procurement-related topics included the approval of a $6,000 scrap tire cleanup grant and an increase in the city's share of the Lafayette Bridge project budget to nearly $2 million. The commission also approved an extension of the current city manager's contract through July 31, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition to the new city manager, with some commissioners expressing concerns about the length of the extension and hiring decisions during this period.