Vince DeJoy to Leave City of Dunkirk, County Legislature

The City of Dunkirk will be in search of a new Director of Planning and Development. Vince DeJoy says he will be leaving that post at the end of the month to accept a position with a not-for-profit health care organization in North Carolina. DeJoy, who spoke with WDOE News on Tuesday, says his position with the city has "been a passion," and he thanked Mayor Kate Wdowiasz, along with his colleagues at the city and county levels...

Vince DeJoy: so grateful and thankful

DeJoy, who was appointed in November 2021, touted numerous accomplishments during his time with the city. Among them are his role in helping Dunkirk land a $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant from the state, as well as other grants...

Vince DeJoy: various grants

He also highlighted Genover's acquisition of the former NRG plant for potential repowering and the ongoing expansion of Wells Enterprises' ice cream facility.

With DeJoy leaving for North Carolina, he also plans to soon resign from his seat on the Chautauqua County Legislature. DeJoy says the Chautauqua County Democratic Committee feels it has a "very, very strong, respectable" candidate to potentially replace him. His name will still be on the ballot in November...

Vince DeJoy: vote for me will be a vote for my replacement

DeJoy has represented Legislature District 9 since January.

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