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Dunkirk Mayor Wilfred Rosas had someone in mind to replace outgoing develoment director Rebecca Wurster. Without naming the individual, Rosas said the candidate was someone who is qualified and experienced.
On Thursday, however, that individual withdrew his name after Rosas was met with opposition over the potential appointmet from Dunkirk Common Council.
Despite the Dec. 1 meeting where council allowed for walk-in resolutions regarding the $24 million budget -- which goes against city policy, members would not be as forgiving if Rosas attempted that same maneuver.
Rosas admitted frustration with not being able to have a second Common Council member sponsor the resolution naming the individual. Neither council members Don Williams Jr., James Stoyle or Nancy Nichols would back the proposal that had the support of Martin Bamonto.
"They're not hurting me," Rosas said. "They're only hurting the city."
Since January, council members have been steadfast in making times tough on the current administration. Besides terminating Dave Campola, human resources administrator, and Vicki Westling, executive secretary, council also has kicked the mayor out of a Zoom meeting in the summer during dispute and questioned two hours of overtime that his brother, Hector, received during an impromptu Memorial Day service. Hector Rosas, before retiring, served as special events coordinator.
Without a second sponsor to this current resolution, Dunkirk could be in limbo as someone who Rosas called an excellent candidate withdrew from consideration.
Wurster is expected to leaves the position in early January. Council's final meeting of 2020 is Tuesday.