# Bay County Committee of the Whole Meeting (11/10/26)

Bay County Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole meeting, November 10, 2026. The commission voted to accept the resignations of three Bay County Library Board trustees. Public commenters urged the county to improve its trustee appointment process, including more transparent applicant review, interviews, and recommendations from organizational leaders. Commissioners discussed those suggestions and the need for stronger vetting; no replacement appointments or related spending decisions were made. The resignations followed concerns about library governance, public input, and board oversight of library finances and operations.

The Bay County Medical Care Facility presented an operational and financial update, describing its 161-bed skilled nursing services and reporting approximately $18 million in operating revenue, $20 million in operating expenses, $7.9 million in non-operating revenue, and a $5.3 million net result. Staff said the 2027 budget achieved a 4% expense reduction compared with 2025 actuals. No new contract awards, bids, or purchasing decisions were identified. The commission also approved general payables and received routine reports; the transcript does not provide a dollar amount for the payables.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Sources
- [Bay County Committee of the Whole Meeting (11/10/26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFJMNAe99rE) - Bay County, Michigan