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Council extends Tonawanda assessor's term to Oct. 31 while mayor and assessor continue negotiations
Summary
Council approved a one-month extension of City Assessor Katie Schultz's term to Oct. 31, 2025, to allow the mayor time to finish negotiating a new employment agreement; the extension prompted questions from council members about timing, personnel process and whether the assessor would waive privacy rights for discussion in open session.
The City of Tonawanda Common Council on Sept. 16 confirmed the mayor's extension of City Assessor Katie Schultz's appointment to expire Oct. 31, 2025, saying the additional month will allow Mayor John L. White time to complete negotiations on a new employment agreement.
The extension, approved by roll call vote, grew out of questions from council members about the status of negotiations and whether the assessor would prefer discussion of personnel matters in executive session. Councilmembers pressed for clarity about whether the assessor would remain as a part-time holdover if the extension…
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