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Commission appoints Laura Marie Cubitt to finish First Ward term
Summary
After interviewing 10 applicants, the Bay City Commission voted 6-0 to appoint Laura Marie Cubitt as First Ward city commissioner to serve through December 2026 following a night of candidate interviews and public comment.
The Bay City City Commission on June 23 appointed Laura Marie Cubitt to fill the unexpired term of the First Ward city commissioner, voting 6-0 after interviews with multiple applicants and a brief public-comment period. Commissioner Morris moved to approve the commission's recommendation and Commissioner DeWitt seconded; the motion passed on a roll call vote.
The appointment follows an evening of candidate interviews — the commission announced nine interviews would be held and the record shows ten applicants were heard (including three submitted video interviews). Commissioners said they evaluated candidates on experience, plans for infrastructure and community outreach, and specific proposals for housing and services for seniors.
“Focusing on seniors is…
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