Bay City Commission 5th Ward · Nov 3, 2026
Matt Sous
Candidate for City Commission 5th Ward
Matt Sous is running for Bay City Commission 5th Ward in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Mark Zanotti.
Election Day · Tue, Nov 3, 2026
Supervising attorney with Legal Services of Eastern Michigan and former Mount Pleasant city commissioner.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
Where Matt Sous stands: positions on the record
Bridge tolls1 sourced position
Wants a commission willing to hold Bridge Partners accountable and is interested in exploring extending M-15 to include the Independence Bridge.
“that is not afraid to hold Bridge Partners accountable”
Own statementMLive · Oct 4, 2026
Roads and infrastructure1 sourced position
Supports a city public works department paving streets but is concerned about funding, since part of the pilot money is a one-time payment.
“that works for the long run, not just a few years”
Own statementMLive · Oct 4, 2026
Fire Station 21 sourced position
as reported by MLive; not a direct quote
Concerned that a federal grant covers demolishing Station 2 but there is no current plan to rebuild it.
Own statementMLive · Oct 4, 2026
Experience1 sourced position
Served a three-year term on the Mount Pleasant City Commission, 2013 to 2015.
Own statementMLive · Aug 1, 2026
Also running for City Commission 5th Ward
- Mark Zanotti (incumbent)
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