Bay City, Bay County will work together despite differences of opinion, two officials say

An unusual scene played out Tuesday during the Bay County Board of Commissioners meeting. During the period reserved for citizen input, Bay City Commissioner Chris Girard, 6th Ward, said he is disappointed in some County Board members. Girard ran for public office, he said, with the agenda to improve the community, and looks forward to when political payoffs and paybacks are not the norm. Attacks on other public officials, both in public and online, he said, "are not living up to the standards those who elected us to office expect and deserve." Citizens expect them to cooperate, he said. "I hope for the future of our community that we can work together."

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