ABOUT CHARLES

Charles Brunner grew up in Bangor Township and is a proud graduate of John Glenn High School. The first out of a family of eight children to earn a college degree, he went on to a 30 year career in education. Charles and his wife, Judy, have lived in Bay County all their lives.

He first became active in government when he helped found the Northwest Citizens District Council in the mid 80's, and has continued to be active in the community for over 25 years.

DEEP ROOTS IN BAY COUNTY

Below is a listing of some of Charles' accomplishments and involvements:

Bay City Commissioner (2001 - 2007)

Bay City Commission President (2006)

Bay City Mayor (2007 - Present)

Graduate: Delta College 1975, Associates Degree in Business Administration

Graduate: Central Michigan University

1977, Bachelors Degree in Business/Marketing Education
1985, Masters Degree in Business Education
1993, Masters Degree in Secondary School Administration

Member of Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel

30 year member of the Michigan Education Association, National Education Association, and Midland City Education Association

Member of NAACP

Board Member of Friends of Bay City State Park

Founding member of the Northwest Citizens District Council

Member of the the Michigan Association of Mayors

Member of the Urban Core of Mayors

Founding member of the Mayors Automotive Coalition

Founding member of Bay Future

Initiated the General Motors Powertrain Support Group

Initiated the Adopt-a-Park Program

Started the City-wide Clean up Program

Started the Mayor's Housing Initiative

Member of Bay County Historical Society