Roy Sudler, Jr.
City Council, District 4, Term through 2027
roy.sudler@doverde.gov302-736-9880
Attended 22 of 34 tracked meetings (64.7%). 208 votes cast. Last vote Oct 27, 2026.
City salary: $18,000 a year. Pay details
Votes
192 yes, 13 no, 3 abstain. Absent for 50 more.
Split votes (46)
Someone voted no or abstained, or the motion did not pass.
- Acknowledge Final Reading of Ordinance #2025-24 by title only
Voted yes. Motion: Passed 8 yes, 1 abstain. May 11, 2026.
- Adopt Annexation Resolution No. 2026-04 for 1624 North Little Creek Road
Voted yes. Motion: Passed 8 yes, 1 abstain. May 11, 2026.
- Approve rezoning of 1600 North Little Creek Road and adopt Ordinance #2026-07 as recommended by the Planning Commission
Voted yes. Motion: Passed 8 yes, 1 abstain. May 11, 2026.
- Motion to ratify Council's vote on Ordinance #2025-21 from February 25, 2026.
Voted yes. Motion: Passed 8 yes, 1 no. Apr 27, 2026.
- Motion to move Item #36, Ratification of Vote of Ordinance #2025-21 from February 25, 2026, to be placed after Item #7, Dover Police Department 2025 Annual Report.
Voted yes. Motion: Passed 8 yes, 1 no. Apr 27, 2026.
- Motion to adopt the agenda as written.
Voted yes. Motion: Passed 8 yes, 1 no. Apr 27, 2026.
- Move to deny the appeal for 286 Troon Road due to appellant being a no-show.
Voted abstain. Motion: Passed 1 yes, 1 abstain. Apr 16, 2026.
- Move to deny the appeal for 48 Heatherfield Way and uphold the $100.00 citation fee.
Voted abstain. Motion: Passed 1 yes, 1 abstain. Apr 16, 2026.
- Move to recommend creating a Resolution to change the charter, drafted by the City Solicitor, which would be brought back for review and discussion at the committee.
Voted no. Motion: Did not pass 3 yes, 5 no, 1 absent. Apr 14, 2026.
- Motion to approve the new Property Development Director contract as presented.
Voted abstain. Motion: Passed 0 yes, 1 abstain, 8 absent. Mar 9, 2026.
Routine votes (212)
All passed, with no one voting no or abstaining.
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- Move for adoption of the consent agenda.
Voted absent. Jan 12, 2026.
- Move for adoption of the agenda, as amended.
Voted absent. Jan 12, 2026.
- Move to strike Item #1 (Proclamation - Just Serve, Commitment to Volunteerism) from the agenda.
Voted absent. Jan 12, 2026.
- Move to accept staff recommendation to forward proposed Ordinance 2025-25 amending Appendix F - Fees and Fines, Chapter 46 Fire Prevention and Protection, to City Council for...
Voted absent. Dec 9, 2025.
- Move to accept staff recommendation to award the contract for the water improvement project (Water Quality Improvements) to Richard E. Pierson Construction Company in the amount of...
Voted absent. Dec 9, 2025.
- Move that staff reach out to DelDOT to do a study with traffic calming options and bring back at the next meeting a recommendation to achieve temporary emergency access only on...
Voted absent. Dec 9, 2025.
- Move to accept staff recommendation to approve the revised active recreation area plan for The Old Post project (55 Loockerman Plaza).
Voted absent. Dec 9, 2025.
- Move to adopt the agenda for the Council Committee of the Whole meeting.
Voted absent. Dec 9, 2025.
- Move to adopt the consent agenda.
Voted yes. Dec 8, 2025.
- Motion to adopt the agenda for the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee.
Voted yes. Nov 25, 2025.
- Motion to accept staff recommendation to award the contract to A-Del Construction for the Pump Station #7 upgrades project in the amount of $636,000.
Voted yes. Nov 25, 2025.
- Motion to award the contract for Security Fence Replacement for the Water Treatment Plant to Pierce Fence Company in the amount of $216,650.
Voted yes. Nov 25, 2025.
- Motion to have the procurement department brief Council within 60 days on the procurement process and mandatory pre-bid meetings to support small contractor participation.
Voted yes. Nov 25, 2025.
- Motion to adopt the agenda for the Utility Committee.
Voted yes. Nov 25, 2025.
- Motion to adopt the agenda for the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee.
Voted yes. Nov 25, 2025.
- Motion to recommend approval of Proposed Ordinance 2025-17 amending Chapter 38 (Streets, Sidewalks, Storm Sewers) and Chapter 98 regarding stormwater and sump pump regulations.
Voted yes. Nov 25, 2025.
- Motion to defer consideration of the reclassification/regrading of the Senior LAN Analyst position for 30 to 60 days, with the HR Director keeping Council abreast of developments.
Voted yes. Nov 25, 2025.
- Motion to refer the street evaluation software and process used for selecting street repairs to the Utility Committee for review.
Voted yes. Nov 25, 2025.
- Motion to approve the Council Committee of the Whole agenda.
Voted yes. Nov 25, 2025.
- Motion by unanimous consent to incorporate Councilman Sudler's amendment regarding the definition of residential district into Proposed Ordinance 2025-20.
Voted yes. Nov 24, 2025.
Meetings
- Read 1,283 statements from meetings (312 minutes speaking)
- See attendance for 34 meetings (20 in person, 2 remote, 12 absent)
- Ask about Roy Sudler, Jr.
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)