City of Bay City, MI Live Stream

The City of Bay City, Michigan held a commission meeting on June 19, 2026, focused primarily on the second round of interviews for the city manager position. Two candidates, Rick Haymon and Brian Chapman, were interviewed extensively, with discussions covering their experience, approaches to budgeting, infrastructure priorities, public safety, and community engagement. Commissioners and public speakers expressed their preferences and concerns, highlighting Haymon's local roots and familiarity with Bay City's challenges, especially infrastructure and housing, while Chapman was noted for his extensive city manager experience and technical knowledge. After deliberation, the commission voted 5-4 to select Rick Haymon as the preferred candidate and Brian Chapman as the second preferred candidate, authorizing the city manager's office and city attorney to negotiate employment agreements accordingly. The motion included contingencies for background checks and pre-employment screenings. The meeting also addressed the need for timely contract decisions due to the expiration of the current interim city manager's contract.