Gerald L. Rocha, Sr.
City Council, District 1, Term through 2029
gerald.rocha@doverde.gov302-423-1957
Attended 50 of 54 tracked meetings (92.6%). 249 votes cast. Last vote Oct 27, 2026.
City salary: $18,000 a year. Pay details
Votes
243 yes, 5 no, 1 abstain. Absent for 22 more.
Split votes (44)
Someone voted no or abstained, or the motion did not pass.
- Motion to adopt Proposed Ordinance 2025-20, as amended, amending Chapter 106, Traffic and Vehicles, Article 1, In General, by adding Section 106-18, Strictly Enforced.
Voted yes. Motion: Passed 6 yes, 3 no. Nov 24, 2025.
- Move to refer proposed Ordinance #2025-21 back to committee and staff for edits.
Voted yes. Motion: Passed 8 yes, 1 no. Nov 10, 2025.
- Move to approve proposed Ordinance #2025-15 rezoning 600 South State Street from RG-O to I-O.
Voted yes. Motion: Passed 8 yes, 1 abstain. Nov 10, 2025.
- Move to remove Item #14 (Proposed Ordinance #2025-21) from the consent agenda for discussion.
Voted yes. Motion: Passed 7 yes, 1 no, 1 abstain. Nov 10, 2025.
Routine votes (227)
All passed, with no one voting no or abstaining.
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- Move to accept the Agenda.
Voted absent. Mar 19, 2026.
- Move for adoption of the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee agenda.
Voted yes. Mar 10, 2026.
- Move to recommend acceptance of the staff recommendation for the dedication of the water and wastewater infrastructure within the Oak Shadows development.
Voted yes. Mar 10, 2026.
- Move for acceptance of the water infrastructure within the right-of-way of Bay Road, to include all referenced water infrastructure as recommended by staff.
Voted yes. Mar 10, 2026.
- Move for adoption of the Utility Committee agenda.
Voted yes. Mar 10, 2026.
- Move for adoption of the Council Committee of the Whole agenda.
Voted yes. Mar 10, 2026.
- Move to accept the Training, Conference, and Travel Policy as amended.
Voted yes. Feb 26, 2026.
- Move to recommend approval of the subdivision waiver for lots without public street frontage for DuPont Plaza Master Plan at 747 N. DuPont Highway as recommended by the Planning...
Voted yes. Feb 26, 2026.
- Move for adoption of the Safety, Advisory, and Transportation Committee agenda.
Voted yes. Feb 26, 2026.
- Move for adoption of the Council Committee of the Whole agenda.
Voted yes. Feb 26, 2026.
- Consider the final reading of Proposed Ordinance #2025-21 by title only.
Voted yes. Feb 25, 2026.
- Accept staff recommendation to determine that Bay Village Planned Neighborhood Design warrants further review and refer the sketch plan to the Planning Commission.
Voted yes. Feb 25, 2026.
- Defer Item #14 (Animal Control Officer Briefing) to the next Regular Council Meeting.
Voted yes. Feb 25, 2026.
- Adopt Resolution No. 2026-02 proclaiming volunteerism and promoting JustServe.org.
Voted yes. Feb 25, 2026.
- Adopt the consent agenda as amended, with Item #14 removed.
Voted yes. Feb 25, 2026.
- Adopt the agenda as presented.
Voted yes. Feb 25, 2026.
- Move to strike Letter H from Proposed Ordinance #2025-21.
Voted yes. Feb 10, 2026.
- Move for adoption of the consent agenda.
Voted yes. Jan 28, 2026.
- Move for adoption of the agenda.
Voted yes. Jan 28, 2026.
- Move to deny the appeal for 226 Winterberry Drive due to the failure of the appellant to appear.
Voted yes. Jan 23, 2026.
Meetings
- Read 552 statements from meetings (109 minutes speaking)
- See attendance for 54 meetings (46 in person, 4 remote, 4 absent)
- Ask about Gerald L. Rocha, Sr.
Pay details
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City Council Member: $1,500 a month, set by city code.
$18,000.00/yr ($1,500.00/mo) FY23 codified City Council base salary + official business expense reimbursement (subject to the City Charter review)
Reimbursed for actual and necessary official business expenses; non-elected civilian committee appointees receive $75/meeting per diem under city code.
City Council FY27 Budget: $276,100 (FY25 actual: $242,977, FY27 final budget book)