Dover's mayor and city council
| Name | Seat | Term ends | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin R. Christiansen | Mayor | Term ends 2027 | rchristiansen@doverde.gov | 302-736-7004 |
| Andre M. Boggerty | At-Large | Term ends 2029 | andre.boggerty@doverde.gov | 302-943-5118 |
| Gerald L. Rocha, Sr. | District 1 | Term ends 2029 | gerald.rocha@doverde.gov | 302-423-1957 |
| Julia M. Pillsbury | District 1 | Term ends 2027 | julia.pillsbury@doverde.gov | 302-270-5057 |
| Brian E. Lewis | District 2 | Term ends 2027 | brian.lewis@doverde.gov | 201-887-2119 |
| Donyale M. Hall | District 2 | Term ends 2029 | donyale.hall@doverde.gov | 302-363-5344 |
| Fred A. Neil | District 3 | Term ends 2029 | fred.neil@doverde.gov | 302-678-3288 |
| Tricia K. Arndt | District 3 | Term ends 2027 | tricia.arndt@doverde.gov | 302-736-7006 |
| David L. Anderson | District 4 | Term ends 2029 | david.anderson@doverde.gov | 302-339-1047 |
| Roy Sudler, Jr. | District 4 | Term ends 2027 | roy.sudler@doverde.gov | 302-736-9880 |
Who comes to meetings?
Roll-call attendance across tracked City Council and Council Committee of the Whole meetings.
| Official | Present | In person | Remote | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin R. Christiansen | 76.1% (35 of 46) | 33 | 2 | 11 |
| Andre M. Boggerty | 91.3% (42 of 46) | 42 | 0 | 4 |
| Gerald L. Rocha, Sr. | 95.7% (44 of 46) | 39 | 5 | 2 |
| Julia M. Pillsbury | 89.1% (41 of 46) | 36 | 5 | 5 |
| Brian E. Lewis | 95.7% (44 of 46) | 37 | 7 | 2 |
| Donyale M. Hall | 95.7% (44 of 46) | 30 | 14 | 2 |
| Fred A. Neil | 97.8% (45 of 46) | 45 | 0 | 1 |
| Tricia K. Arndt | 89.1% (41 of 46) | 41 | 0 | 5 |
| David L. Anderson | 97.8% (45 of 46) | 44 | 1 | 1 |
| Roy Sudler, Jr. | 78.3% (36 of 46) | 31 | 5 | 10 |
Where did council disagree?
The 9 council members vote on motions. The mayor does not cast roll-call votes, but has veto power.
- Move to hold a strategy session on CAMSA with members of the General Assembly representing Dover before staff resumes the requested...
Did not pass 2 yes, 4 no, 3 absent. Oct 27, 2026.
Voted no or abstained: Brian E. Lewis, David L. Anderson, Gerald L. Rocha, Sr., Roy Sudler, Jr.
- Approve staff recommendation to withdraw the previously approved $40,000 CDBG allocation for the People's Community Center Renovation...
Did not pass 3 yes, 3 no, 1 abstain, 2 absent. Oct 13, 2026.
Voted no or abstained: David L. Anderson, Donyale M. Hall, Julia M. Pillsbury (abstain), Tricia K. Arndt
- Move for the adoption of the committee amendment to Proposed Ordinance #2025-19 to not require an existing residence to retrofit sprinklers...
Passed 7 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. Oct 12, 2026.
Voted no or abstained: Brian E. Lewis
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- Move for adoption of Proposed Ordinance #2025-19 - Adoption of 2024 ICC Codes as amended.
Passed 7 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. Oct 12, 2026.
Voted no or abstained: Brian E. Lewis
- Move that the full report of the 21CP Solutions investigation be released to the public for full transparency.
Did not pass 2 yes, 4 no, 3 absent. Sep 29, 2026.
Voted no or abstained: Andre M. Boggerty, David L. Anderson, Roy Sudler, Jr., Tricia K. Arndt
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| Council member | Votes cast | Yes | No | Abstain | Motions moved | Motions seconded | No or abstain on split votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre M. Boggerty | 251 | 241 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 32 | 9 of 41 |
| Gerald L. Rocha, Sr. | 257 | 250 | 6 | 1 | 45 | 71 | 6 of 43 |
| Julia M. Pillsbury | 214 | 204 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 58 | 10 of 37 |
| Brian E. Lewis | 213 | 193 | 16 | 4 | 19 | 25 | 20 of 47 |
| Donyale M. Hall | 200 | 191 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 26 | 9 of 40 |
| Fred A. Neil | 281 | 268 | 8 | 5 | 44 | 27 | 12 of 45 |
| Tricia K. Arndt | 204 | 185 | 12 | 7 | 55 | 25 | 19 of 43 |
| David L. Anderson | 231 | 218 | 12 | 1 | 49 | 21 | 13 of 46 |
| Roy Sudler, Jr. | 216 | 200 | 13 | 3 | 54 | 27 | 13 of 40 |
How much are they paid?
Salaries and meeting pay set by city code, as amended by Ordinance 2023-07 (adopted Sept. 25, 2023), and the budget year 2027 operating budget.
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- Mayor (full-time): $52,000 a year
- City code, restated Sept. 2025. Includes up to $5,000 a year in expenses, reimbursed with receipts, and customary employee health and insurance benefits, excluding pension, sick, and vacation leave. Mayor's department budget for budget year 2027: $320,200.
- Council President: $23,000 a year
- $1,916.67 a month. The $18,000 council salary plus $5,000 a year for chairing City Council and Council Committee of the Whole meetings. Presiding officer: Fred A. Neil (District 3).
- 8 council members: $18,000 a year each
- $1,500.00 a month, paid on the regular staff payroll schedule, plus reimbursement for documented official expenses. Council members do not receive separate per-meeting committee pay. Council department budget for budget year 2027: $276,100.
- Boards and committees: $75 to $100 a meeting
- $100 a meeting for the Planning Commission. $75 a meeting for citizen appointees to council committees, the Board of Adjustment, Assessment Appeals, and Code Appeals. $25 a meeting for employees after hours. Total set by code: $219,000 a year.