Scotty Jones has officially been named Bay City’s new city manager after nine months in the interim role. The Bay City Council reached a consensus, led by Mayor Robert Nelson, commending Jones for her accomplishments and vision. With over 20 years of experience, Jones is committed to fostering partnerships and aligning efforts to enhance public safety, infrastructure, and community engagement. Councilman Ben Flores raised concerns regarding the city charter’s residency requirement, but officials stated Jones has 12 months to meet compliance.