Candidates for City Commission
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Candidates and elected officials with this symbol took the GoodParty.org Pledge, promising to serve people first, independent of both major parties and big-money interests.
- View profileCraig KokalyWard 2Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
- View profileBenjamin B. TenneyWard 4Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
- View profileRachelle HillikerWard 5Nonpartisan · Current term 2023 to 2026
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Alexander DewittWard 6Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028 - View profile
Joseph J. CharleboisWard 8Nonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028
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About City Commission
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for City Commission
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidates must meet qualification requirements outlined in municipal charter.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Signature requirement is based on district population size as set forth in Michigan code 168.544f, unless otherwise provided by municipal charter; Filing fee is 0 unless otherwise provided by municipal charter.
- Filing period
- January 2, 2026 - July 16, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 301 Washington Avenue, Suite 204, Bay City, MI 48708
- Filing phone
- 989-894-8168
- Step 3
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