Welch appointed Mayor

On January 9, 2024, the City Council of Bay City unanimously appointed Liane Welch to fill the position of Mayor until the end of the term, i.e. December 31, 2024. The position was vacated when David McCall stepped down to accept a position with the City in July 2024. Since that time, Council President Kathleen Baker had been filling in as Interim Mayor.

“It has been an honor to serve the City in this capacity, and I intend to continue serving on City Council, but I feel the City would be better served with a Mayor who has more time to dedicate to representing the City,” said Interim Mayor Kathleen Baker. “I am pleased that Liane applied for this position, and I fully support her as our new Mayor.”

“My husband and I have lived in Bay City for 17 years, and I love this City,” said new Mayor Liane Welch. “Now that I am retired, I have more time, and I want to give back to the community in this way. I am looking forward to serving the community in this new role.”

Welch previously was elected to City Council, before resigning to be City Manager until her retirement in July 2024.