The City of Dunkirk’s Legislative body was originally formed in 1837 as the Board of Trustees for the newly created Village of Dunkirk. In 1880 the City of Dunkirk was formed and this legislative body took on its current name, the Common Council.
The Common Council consists of 5 members elected from the community. Each of the four City Wards is represented by a Council person and the group is led and presided over by a Council person at large who represents the entire City population.
This legislative body is charged with approving the City’s Budget, presiding over the City’s Charter and other legislative matters. As of October 2, 2012 the Common Council now meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm in the City Hall Council chambers. The Council also meets as needed throughout the year to address matters of an emergent nature. The public is encouraged to attend and participate in all council meetings.
Nick Wesier, Councilman at Large
Boards and Committees:
- Personnel, Judicial & General Welfare, Recreation, Library and Regional Planning Committee, Chairman
- Public Works, Streets, Sidewalks, Public Utilities, Parks, Harbor, and Buildings and Transportation Committee
- Public Safety, Fire, Police and Emergency Action Committee
- Dunkirk Local Development Corporation, Board of Directors
Contact Nick:nweiser@cityofdunkirk.com
Natalie Luczkowiak, First Ward Councilwoman
Boards and Committees:
- Economic Development Committee, Chairman
- Finance, Insurance and Property Committee
- Personnel, Judicial & General Welfare, Recreation, Library and Regional Planning Committee
- Ex Officio to DLDC
Contact Natalie:
716-467-5145nluczkowiak@cityofdunkirk.com
Abigail Yerico, Second Ward Councilman
Boards and Committees:
- Finance, Insurance and Property Committee, Chairman
- Public Works Committee
- Economic Development Committee
Contact Abby:ayerico@cityofdunkirk.com
James Stoyle, Third Ward Councilman
Boards and Committees:
- Public Safety, Fire, Police and Emergency Action Committee, Chairman
- Finance, Insurance and Property Committee
- Economic Development Committee
- Dunkirk Local Development Corporation
Contact James:716-680-5828
jstoyle@cityofdunkirk.com
Nancy Nichols, Fourth Ward Councilwoman
Boards and Committees:
- Personnel, Judicial & General Welfare, Recreation, Library and Regional Planning Committee
- Public Works, Streets, Sidewalks, Public Utilities, Parks, Harbor, Building and Transportation Committee, Chairman
- Public Safety Committee
Contact Nancy:716-366-2775
nnichols@cityofdunkirk.com