Gerald L. Rocha, Sr.
City Council, District 1, Term through 2029
gerald.rocha@doverde.gov302-423-1957
Attended 44 of 46 tracked meetings (95.7%). 257 votes cast. Last vote Oct 27, 2026.
City salary: $18,000 a year. Pay details
Votes
250 yes, 6 no, 1 abstain. Absent for 22 more.
Split votes (47)
Someone voted no or abstained, or the motion did not pass.
- Move for adoption of the amended agenda.
Voted yes. Motion: Passed 6 yes, 1 no, 1 abstain, 1 absent. May 19, 2026.
- Move to have the floor open for discussion for 10 minutes so council members could ask questions about the budget.
Voted yes. Motion: Passed 6 yes, 1 no, 2 absent. May 19, 2026.
- Acknowledge Final Reading of Ordinance #2026-07 by title only
Voted yes. Motion: Passed 8 yes, 1 abstain. May 11, 2026.
- Approve rezoning of 1624 N. Little Creek Road and adopt Ordinance #2025-24 as recommended by the Planning Commission
Voted yes. Motion: Passed 8 yes, 1 abstain. May 11, 2026.
- 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.
Routine votes (232)
All passed, with no one voting no or abstaining.
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- 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.
- Move to deny the appeal for 510 Carol Street with the $11.00 fee to cover mailing costs associated with the documentation process remaining in effect.
Voted yes. Jan 23, 2026.
- Move to approve the agenda as amended, placing 510 Carol Street as the first appeal item.
Voted yes. Jan 23, 2026.
- Move for adjournment of the Code Board of Appeals meeting.
Voted yes. Jan 15, 2026.
- Grant Ms. Capone 30 days from the date of receipt of notice to remove or repair the vehicle at 276 Green Blade Drive; if she fails to comply, coordinate with the Dover Police...
Voted yes. Jan 15, 2026.
- Motion to have Code Enforcement Officer John England give his presentation on the case history and circumstances regarding 276 Green Blade Drive.
Voted yes. Jan 15, 2026.
- Nominate Dr. Roy Sudler, Jr. to serve as Chair of the Code Board of Appeals.
Voted yes. Jan 15, 2026.
- Move for approval of the agenda.
Voted yes. Jan 15, 2026.
- Adopt the agenda for the Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee as amended, deferring Item #1 to the next meeting.
Voted yes. Jan 13, 2026.
- Accept staff recommendations to approve the Active Recreation Plan for The Enclave Apartments: Revised Walker Road Apartments with comments and conditions.
Voted yes. Jan 13, 2026.
- Adopt the agenda for the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee meeting.
Voted yes. Jan 13, 2026.
- Adopt the agenda for the Council Committee of the Whole meeting.
Voted yes. Jan 13, 2026.
- Move for adoption of the consent agenda.
Voted yes. Jan 12, 2026.
- Move for adoption of the agenda, as amended.
Voted yes. Jan 12, 2026.
- Move to strike Item #1 (Proclamation - Just Serve, Commitment to Volunteerism) from the agenda.
Voted yes. Jan 12, 2026.
- Move to adjourn the Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals meeting.
Voted yes. Jan 7, 2026.
Meetings
- Read 552 statements from meetings (109 minutes speaking)
- See attendance for 46 meetings (39 in person, 5 remote, 2 absent)
- Ask about Gerald L. Rocha, Sr.
Pay details
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City Council Member: $1,500 a month, set by city code. The earlier rate was $7,416 a year.
$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 (FY26 Actual: $255,899)
Campaign committees and financial disclosures
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Itemized spending on file: $0, from 1 committee.
Committee-reported totals, by filing cycle
- Committee to Elect Gerald Rocha Sr.: $4,200 reported
2023 filing. Office as filed: Council District 1.