Common Council Okays Appointment of Dunkirk’s First Comptroller

Dunkirk city lawmakers have approved the appointment of the city's first-ever comptroller. On Tuesday, the Common Council voted 4-1 in favor of Mayor Kate Wdowiasz's choice of Tracy Smith-Dengler, who will serve a six-year term. Councilman at Large Nick Weiser says the new position will provide an additional layer of oversight over the Fiscal Affairs Office and the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office…

Nick Weiser: Multiple eyes reviewing information creates checks and balances residents expect.

Second Ward Councilman Frank Torain touted Smith-Dengler’s qualifications…

Frank Torain: She has a history of solving problems in a quick manner.

The lone “no” vote came from Third Ward Councilman Gary Frederickson. He says he had trouble finding out what the comptroller’s salary would be…

Gary Frederickson: I wasn't able to get a simple answer.

The comptroller’s position was created through the passage of a local law during the council’s meeting on May 19th.

Image and Audio from Dunkirk Access.