Bay City Commission 7th Ward · Nov 3, 2026
Christopher Runberg
Candidate for City Commission 7th Ward (incumbent)
Christopher Runberg, the incumbent, is running for Bay City Commission 7th Ward in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Thomas M. Fitzpatrick.
Election Day · Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Bay City 7th Ward commissioner since his October 2024 appointment and a seventh-generation resident.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
Where Christopher Runberg stands: positions on the record
Prevailing wage1 sourced position
Introduced the proposal giving bid-scoring points to contractors who agree to pay prevailing wages; the commission approved it 8-0 (August 17, 2026).
Council voteMLive · Aug 1, 2026
Immigration enforcement1 sourced position
as reported by MLive; not a direct quote
Has proposed resolutions limiting local help to federal immigration enforcement, as reported by MLive.
Own statementMLive · Aug 1, 2026
Zoning rewrite1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting the rewritten Chapter 122 Zoning Ordinance and map (passed 8-1, August 10, 2026).
Council voteBay City City Commission · Aug 10, 2026
Homeless drop-in center1 sourced position
as reported by MLive; not a direct quote
Said he supports a 35-person overnight drop-in center at the shelter, as reported by MLive.
Own statementMLive · Oct 4, 2026
Roads and infrastructure1 sourced position
Named infrastructure and housing inventory as priorities for the 7th Ward.
“As 7th Ward City Commissioner, our streets will be improved, our city services affordable, and local government more transparent and accountable”
Own statementMLive · Oct 4, 2026
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