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Bay City Commission passes resolution affirming constitutional policing over objections about federal funding risk
Summary
After extended debate, the Bay City Commission passed a resolution reaffirming commitment to constitutional policing and compliance with law, 8–1. Opponents warned the language could jeopardize federal disaster or grant funding; supporters said it restates current practice.
The Bay City Commission approved a commission‑as‑a‑whole resolution affirming constitutional policing, community safety and compliance with applicable law after an extended debate on local authority and federal funding risk.
Commissioner Runberg, who moved the resolution, said it reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to the U.S. and state constitutions, due process and existing practices and that it was intended to insulate the city from legal and fiscal exposure. “This is to…
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