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Residents press Bay City leaders over bridge traffic, potholes and a contested animal rescue

Bay City Commission · May 12, 2026
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Multiple residents urged action on bridge traffic bottlenecks and long‑standing street repairs and described a widely discussed incident in which a cat became stuck on a utility pole; speakers asked for protocols linking Bay Electric & Power and animal services.

Several residents used the public‑comment period on May 4 to press the commission about traffic delays near the bridge, long‑deferred street repairs and an animal‑rescue incident that drew social‑media attention.

Kay Moore (Ward 3) criticized traffic backups and shortcutting to the bridge, described poor local roads and downtown vacancy, and urged more active maintenance: "We need to do something about it... we need to start charging for these ships coming down our..." She also raised concerns about a ticket she received…

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