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Tonawanda council confirms Mark Saltarelli as city attorney at $105,000, strips automatic deputy-appointment language
Summary
The Tonawanda Common Council voted to confirm Mark Saltarelli as city attorney at an annual salary of $105,000 and removed a provision that could have committed the city to a deputy attorney salary; council members said the hire will save the city an estimated $32,000 immediately by shifting health‑care costs off the city.
The Tonawanda Common Council voted to confirm Mark Saltarelli as city attorney effective Jan. 6, 2026, at an annual salary of $105,000 and amended the resolution to remove language that would have allowed the appointee to automatically appoint a deputy under terms that could obligate the city to a specific salary.
The council president read the amended resolution, which also states that the appointed city attorney will be full time and responsible for payment of his own health care; the term is set to expire Dec. 31, 2029. After debate about budget coding and charter language, the council adopted the amended resolution by roll call.
Why it matters: Council members said the change should save money by…
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