The special meeting of the Bay City Commission on August 25, 2025, focused primarily on interviewing candidates for the Fifth Ward Commissioner seat. The meeting commenced with the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a roll call that confirmed a quorum with four commissioners present.

Commissioner Tenney moved to excuse absent commissioners DeWitt, Rundberg, and Morris, which was seconded by Commissioner Coakley without objection. The meeting proceeded with six candidates scheduled for interviews, as one individual, Melissa Secor, withdrew from the presentations.

The commission adopted a structured format for the interviews, allowing each candidate 15 minutes to respond to ten questions, with answers limited to two to three minutes each. The first candidate, Andrew Turner, was introduced and began discussing his qualifications, emphasizing his military service and the principle of "service before self."

The meeting highlighted the commission's commitment to a thorough selection process for the new commissioner, aiming to ensure that the chosen candidate effectively represents the interests of Bay City's Fifth Ward. Further interviews and discussions are expected to continue in subsequent meetings as the commission works towards filling the vacancy.