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26-545: The Essexville-Hampton Public Schools is a public school district in Bay County in the U.S. state of Michigan , based in Essexville, Michigan . The Essexville-Hampton Public Schools has two elementary schools, one junior high school, and one high school. Elementary schools: Junior high school: High school: The district previously operated Hughes Elementary School, which began operations in 1927, and received

52-601: A B.A. from Saginaw Valley State University in 1974. He was staff assistant to United States Senator Philip A. Hart of Michigan in 1971. Barcia also was a community service coordinator for the Michigan Blood Center, between 1974 and 1975, and he was an administrative assistant to Michigan state representative Donald J. Albosta , from 1975 to 1976. Barcia was a member of the Michigan State House of Representatives , from 1977 to 1983. He left

78-616: A case that went before the Michigan Supreme Court in its May 1858 term settled the matter. In the case, a defendant was tried in a Saginaw County court, but filed a plea for abatement , claiming that the supposed offense was committed in Bay County and was not in the jurisdiction of the Saginaw County court. Freeman had represented the defendant and prepared arguments, but became incapacitated due to illness. At

104-507: A renovation in 1949. By 2012 the board voted to close the school effective June of that year. This Michigan school-related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Bay County, Michigan Bay County is located in the U.S. state of Michigan . As of the 2020 Census , the population was 103,856. The county seat is Bay City . Bay County comprises the Bay City, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area and

130-543: A single road commissioner elected every two years. 7 members, elected from districts (four Democrats, three Republicans) In July of 2024, Jayme Johnson was appointed to fill the 7th District seat, left vacant by the passing of Commissioner Dennis Poirer. 43°43′N 83°56′W  /  43.72°N 83.94°W  / 43.72; -83.94 James Barcia Barcia was born in Bay City, Michigan , and graduated from Bay City Central High School . He received

156-612: Is included in the Saginaw-Midland-Bay City Combined Statistical Area in the Mid/Central Michigan region. Bay County was created in 1857 from portions of Midland County , Saginaw County , and Arenac County . Its name references that it "surrounds Saginaw Bay." Being only sparsely populated at that time, Arenac County government was unorganized and was attached to Saginaw County for administrative purposes. There

182-510: Is responsible for establishing budget priorities and managing the annual budget. In Michigan, most local government functions — police and fire, building and zoning, tax assessment, street maintenance, etc. — are the responsibility of individual cities and townships. According to the Bay County Road Commission website, the Bay County Road Commission is a three-member body elected county-wide to staggered 6-year terms, with

208-527: Is set up under Public Act 139 of 1973 . This format provides for an elected County Executive who, as chief administrator, has influence over all departments, except those headed by other elected officials. In that manner, the County Executive appoints and supervises all department heads. It is the duty of the County Executive to coordinate all county activities and unify the management of county affairs, enforce all orders, rules and ordinances passed by

234-542: The U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 631 square miles (1,630 km ), of which 442 square miles (1,140 km ) is land and 188 square miles (490 km ) (30%) is water. It is the fifth-smallest county in Michigan by land area. The Saginaw River flows through Bay City while the Kawkawlin River drains much of the central portion of the county. The Pinconning River and Saganing Creek drain

260-459: The Board of Commissioners and all laws enacted by the state. In addition, the County Executive must submit to the Board of Commissioners a recommended budget each year. The county government operates the jail , maintains rural roads, operates the major local courts, keeps files of deeds and mortgages, maintains vital records , administers public health regulations, and participates with the state in

286-596: The County Executive, all departments of the county government that are not headed by a separate elected official (e.g. Treasurer, Clerk, Sheriff, etc.) are under the direction of the County Executive. The County Executive also has veto power over the motions and resolutions passed by the County Commission. Since the adoption of this form of government, Bay County has had four County Executives: Gary Majeske (R) (1979–1989), Kim Higgs (D) (1989–1993), Thomas Hickner (D) (1993–2016), and James Barcia (D). According to

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312-617: The House after being elected to the Michigan Senate , where he served until he resigned in 1993 to enter the United States House of Representatives . Barcia was elected as a Democrat from Michigan's 5th congressional district to the 103rd Congress and to the four succeeding Congresses, serving from January 3, 1993, to January 3, 2003. Like many Michigan Democrats outside of Ann Arbor , Detroit , and Flint , Barcia

338-459: The act, the county was to become effective April 20, 1857. Residents of Bay County held elections for county officials in June 1857. However, Saginaw County did not recognize the organization of the new county government. In the winter of 1858, Freeman secured passage of a bill in the legislature that would have confirmed the organization of Bay County. But the bill was vetoed by the governor. However,

364-463: The age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were husband and wife families , 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 34.7% were non-families, and 29.3% were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.92. In the county, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

390-501: The county has turned increasingly Republican in recent elections. The November 2022 election resulted in the first majority Republican Board of Commissioners ever sitting in Bay County since the adoption of the Optional Unified Form of County Government (Act 139). Despite this, Bay County had voted Democratic in all 3 statewide races in 2022 , and Democrat James Barcia remains as County Executive. Bay County government

416-472: The county. The population density was 243.7 per square mile (94.1 square kilometers). There were 48,220 housing units at an average density of 109.0 per square mile (42.1 square kilometers). The racial and ethnic makeup of the county was 91.2% White, 1.5% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. There were 44,603 households, out of which 28.5% had children under

442-445: The east, southeast and southwest respectively and terminate in or near the city. M-20 and Business US 10 end at US 10 as they enter the county. The 2010 United States Census indicates Bay County had a 2010 population of 107,771. This is a decrease of -2,386 people from the 2000 United States Census . Overall, the county had a -2.2% growth rate during this ten-year period. In 2010 there were 44,603 households and 29,116 families in

468-486: The matter for ratification to the voters of "in said county" was passed by the legislature on February 17, 1857. The matter was put before all the voters of Saginaw and Midland counties and was soundly defeated. However, the population within the boundaries proposed for Bay County approved the measure. The bill passed by the legislature included phrasing, which was deliberately included by the Bay City lawyer Chester H. Freeman, that allowed Bay County to claim ratification. Under

494-401: The northern portion. The Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron lies to the east, giving the county its name. Interstate 75 (I-75) and U.S. Highway 23 (US 23), which are concurrent within the county, are the major north–south route. North of Bay City, M-13 follows a parallel route a few miles to the east. US 10 has its eastern terminus in Bay City. M-25 , M-15 , and M-84 enter Bay City from

520-632: The population were below the poverty line , including 23.7% of those under the age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saginaw is the controlling regional body for the Catholic Church . According to Bay Future, Inc. the top employers in the county are: From 1932 to 2012, Bay County voted for the Democratic Party candidate in every Presidential election except for five national Republican landslides: 1952 , 1956 , 1972 , 1980 and 1984 . However,

546-424: The provision of welfare and other social services. The county Board of Commissioners controls the budget but has only limited authority to make laws or ordinances. Bay County has a Board of Road Commissioners, which consists of three commissioners who are elected and serve six-year staggered terms (one road commissioner elected every two years). The Board is the policy-making body of the Bay County Road Commission and

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572-640: The request of Freeman's wife, Colonel William M. Fenton argued the case before the Michigan Supreme Court, with the result that Bay County was declared a fully organized county. During World War II , shipyards in Bay County were used to produce US Destroyers and missile vessels. In 1978, Bay County became the second Michigan county (after Oakland County ) to adopt a County Executive form of government. Act 139 of 1973 provides for an optional unified form of county government under an appointed County Manager or an elected County Executive. With

598-446: Was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93 males. The 2010 American Community Survey 1-year estimate indicates the median income for a household in the county was $ 45,451 and the median income for a family was $ 52,784. Males had a median income of $ 31,035 versus $ 18,294 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 22,378. About 11.2% of families and 16.2% of

624-408: Was considerable opposition to the creation of Bay County from elected officials in both Saginaw and Midland counties. In 1854, a bill introduced to the state legislature to create Bay County was defeated by a small majority. In 1857, a new bill was introduced into the legislature. After initial opposition from the representatives of Saginaw and Midland counties, a compromise revision that would present

650-600: Was merged with the neighboring 9th District of fellow Democrat Dale Kildee . The new district retained Barcia's district number (the 5th), but was geographically more Kildee's district. Under the circumstances, Barcia opted to run for his old seat in the State Senate and won. On October 10, 2002, Jim Barcia was among the 81 House Democrats who voted in favor of authorizing the invasion of Iraq . With Kildee announcing his retirement July 2011, Barcia considered running for his congressional seat in 2012. In 2016, Barcia won

676-622: Was more conservatve than most Democrats, opposing abortion and gun control , and had a lifetime rating of 54 from the American Conservative Union —the highest of any Democrat from Michigan at the time. After the United States 2000 Census , Barcia's district was dismantled by the Republican -controlled state legislature. Most of his district's territory was shifted to the 10th District, but his home in Bay City

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