According to the city mayor, who later apologized for his comments, members of the Joint Veterans Council do not mow the lawn, take care of the insurance or polish the monuments at Memorial Park in Dunkirk. That may be the case - but those same veterans do pay taxes - some of the highest in the country. Here is a breakdown regarding the city payroll, which serves about 12,000 residents.
Total number of employees listed - 165
Median city salary - $56.018
Top salary - police and fire, $91,998
Salaries from 90,000 to $90,431 - 1
$70,000 to $89,999 - 39
$50,000 to $69,999 - 60
$30,000 to $49,999 - 42
$10,000 to $29,999 - 8
Under $9,999 - 14
