Councilwoman Natalie Luczkowiak

Dunkirk Councilwoman Natalie Luczkowiak is noting her displeasure with the city mayor’s call for a meeting Friday at 1 p.m.

Friction has been evident between Luczkowiak and Mayor Kate Wdowiasz for months.

“It is not unusual for legislation of the federal, state, or any municipality to move a bill, law, or resolution back and forth,” the First Ward representative said. “It is our representative government, called democracy. And also, it goes through other committees during this process, such as the Federal Congressional Business Office or our Finance Committee meeting, in order to see if it is affordable.

“We do agree with most of the Resolutions that are put forth, even walk-ins. However, sometimes we must postpone for further discussion and compromise; never have we given a hard no. In a democracy, you win some, you lose some, and then there is compromise. Some real experience in the operations of government can be crucial before one takes a position such as mayor.”

The councilwoman’s statement comes weeks after Wdowiasz said she is no longer attending Common Council meetings, noting the May session would be her last one. The mayor said at the time she was looking into convening her own city government meetings — and Friday’s meeting is the apparent result.