Dunkirk city lawmakers have approved a salary increase for City Assessor Tom Mleczko. The Common Council by a 4-1 vote approved the pay increase of $720. Councilwoman-at-Large Stephanie Kiyak, who cast the only no vote, felt the financial timing for the increase was not appropriate.
Kiyak-Doesn't support raise
Fourth Ward Councilwoman Stacy Szukala was among the four council members who supported the pay raise.
Szukala-Pay raise is appropriate
The increase will raise the assessor's salary to $36,720 starting in 2014.