Local Unit of Government located in Bay County, Michigan and a part of the greater Great Lakes Bay Region. For the region, Bay City represents one of the most vibrant areas with opportunities for recreation, entertainment and the potential for sustained economic growth. The City’s juxtaposition on the Saginaw River provides not only natural beauty, but recreation opportunities and a unique and recognizable physical environment that helps to differentiate it from other areas in the region and the state. The historic buildings in the downtown and traditional neighborhoods provide the building blocks for a highly desirable investment environment for existing and potential residents, as well as small business entrepreneurs who are seeking an urban environment that is consistent with the existing building and housing stock. VISION - Governmental imagination leading our community into the future. MISSION - People working together and committed to creating the highest quality of life for everyone in our riverfront community.