Bay County, Florida
Plain-language summaries of city council and commission meetings in Bay County. Agenda items, motions, vote results, and action items — readable in minutes, not hours.
4 cities · 4 meetings summarized
Cities in Bay County
Recent meetings in Bay County
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Lynn Haven: April 14, 2026 City Commission Meeting
April 14, 2026 · 5 agenda items · 5 motions
The Lynn Haven City Commission held its regular meeting on April 14, 2026, with all five commissioners present (Commissioner Peebles participating remotely). The meeting began with proclamations for Autism Awareness Mont…
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Panama City Beach: City Council Meeting 03-12-2026
March 13, 2026 · 5 agenda items · 6 motions
The Panama City Beach City Council held its regular meeting on March 13, 2026, addressing several key items including beach closure ordinances, infrastructure projects, and budget amendments. The meeting began with prese…
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Callaway: March 10, 2026 Regular Commission Meeting
March 10, 2026 · 5 agenda items · 5 motions
The Callaway Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on March 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM. The meeting began with an invocation by Commissioner Burtso and Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Graves. Roll call show…
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Panama City: City of Panama City Commission Meeting 01272026
January 28, 2026 · 13 agenda items · 12 motions
The Panama City Commission held a regular meeting on January 27, 2026, with Mayor Branch, Commissioner Lucas, and Commissioner Hughes present. Commissioner Granger arrived late, and Commissioner Street was absent due to …
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About Local Government in Bay County
Bay County is home to 4 municipalities whose elected city councils and commissions meet regularly to vote on local policy. These meetings cover zoning and land-use decisions, budget appropriations, municipal contracts, public infrastructure, utility rates, and ordinance changes that affect residents every day.
Under Florida's Government in the Sunshine Law, all city council and commission meetings must be open to the public and properly noticed in advance. Video recordings are typically posted to YouTube within a few days. CivicMinutes downloads those recordings, transcribes them, and publishes structured summaries so residents can see what was decided without watching hours of footage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Bay County cities have meeting summaries?
CivicMinutes currently covers Callaway, Lynn Haven, Panama City, Panama City Beach in Bay County. More cities will be added as recordings become available.
What information is in each meeting summary?
Each summary includes an executive overview, a list of agenda items with discussion notes, all motions and their vote results (passed or failed), action items assigned to staff or departments, and a list of attendees. Where available, the full video recording is also embedded.
How quickly are summaries published after a meeting?
Summaries are typically available within a few days of a meeting's video recording being posted online. CivicMinutes checks for new recordings and processes them automatically.
Is Bay County covered by Florida's open meetings law?
Yes. Florida's Government in the Sunshine Law (Chapter 286, Florida Statutes) requires all city council, commission, and board meetings to be open to the public and properly noticed. This applies to every municipality in Bay County.
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