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Bay City hires Richard Heyman as city manager under two‑year agreement
Summary
The commission approved an employment agreement naming Richard Heyman city manager effective July 21, 2026 through June 30, 2028; commissioners discussed residency incentives, vacation carryover and comparables for pay.
The Bay City commission approved an employment agreement to hire Richard Heyman as city manager, effective July 21, 2026 through June 30, 2028.
The motion to approve the contract passed unanimously on roll call (9–0). Commissioners discussed terms including residency incentives, leave carryover and pay comparables. One commissioner asked for clarification that vacation, personal and sick leave carryover language applies only to time earned under the new agreement (not as a preloaded benefit from prior employers); the city manager’s representative and staff confirmed the contract provisions do not grant extra, preloaded leave.
Commissioner DeWitt noted comparables for city manager pay in peer cities (examples cited ranged from about $150,000 to $237,000 based on sampled contracts). Another commissioner asked whether the $5,000 residency incentive applies to living within city limits; staff confirmed the incentive is for residency within the city boundaries.
City staff recommended approving the agreement to ensure continuity of management and to move forward with the transition. The city manager present offered brief remarks thanking staff and noting her tenure; commissioners thanked the city manager for years of service as the new appointment takes effect.
Action: motion to approve city manager employment agreement for Richard Heyman (effective 2026-07-21 through 2028-06-30); roll call recorded 9 yes votes.
