Statements by Roy Sudler, Jr.
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Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
Okay, so Delaware Delaware criminal traffic manual.
Play from 23:06Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
Yeah, see if she has someone helping her understand the scope of what's going on, yeah, because sometimes the older individuals, as you know, they have some of their cognitive faculties have diminished, you know. And so we don't know how far and how less, you know, does she really understand. So I figure give her a call and still move forward.
Play from 33:53Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
Do you think that— thank you for sharing that. Do you think that you could calculate what the the amount would have been right now today if you had not have been as lenient as you all were, which we which you know I'm sure they appreciate, just so we can mention, hey, you know, we have we have, you know, it should have been $4,000, and I think that will also help her to understand that yes, we've been, so that when we take action, they'll see that we've already been as lenient, you know, as far as financially and technically, as this action is really minimal compared to what—
Play from 34:48Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
And take and take your time.
Play from 36:11Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
Ms. Capone?
Play from 39:14Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
Ms. Capone, how are you today? Can you hear me? Ms. Capone, can you hear me?
Play from 39:20Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
All righty. Let's try this one.
Play from 39:29Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
Ms. Capone, this is the City of Dover. My name is Dr. Roy Sudler, Jr. I am the chairman of the Codes Appeal hearing today. How are you today?
Play from 39:47Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
So I just want to ask you a few questions. All right, can you hear me?
Play from 40:02Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
Okay. Turn the TV down, okay? Now, do you- with your vehicle, how do you- what do you plan to do with your vehicle? Are you going to move it?
Play from 40:11Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
When?
Play from 40:23Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
Okay. Okay, I understand it. Is the- is the vehicle operational? Can someone drive it somewhere?
Play from 40:50Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
Do you understand that, do you understand that—
Play from 43:02Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
Do you, do you understand, Miss, Miss Capone, that has no bearing on the case.
Play from 43:07Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
No, I'm not AI. I'm, I am chairman, I am chairman, I'm city councilman for the city of Dover, Roy Sudler, Jr. You can If, I don't know if you have access to the internet.
Play from 43:16Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
I've been 10 years, 10 years, and I've been with the city 22 years. Now let me say this to you.
Play from 43:26Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
You have been out of compliance since February 20th, 2025.
Play from 43:33Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
We we have we have saved you over $8,000 that we should have charged you, that we did not charge you for not being in compliance. Do you understand that?
Play from 43:38Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
It's, it's about the code. If you're not in compliance, it doubles. So we've been very lenient. Yes.
Play from 43:51Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
Your, your bill would have been $8,000 just for one case. You had two cases available. So right now you only owe $100.
Play from 43:57Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
We have nothing to do with the insurance company. The only thing we do is make sure you're in compliance.
Play from 44:13Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
Well, I'm sorry to hear that, but there's—
Play from 44:22Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
I un- I understand that. But that has nothing to do with the case today.
Play from 44:28Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
I understand that, ma'am.
Play from 44:32Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
need you to understand the parameters of what's getting ready to happen. So we're going to give you we're going to send you a 30-day notice, a letter that you need to be in compliance within 30 days. We're also going to send you a $200 fine and you're going to you're going to pay it, hopefully, and or have it removed or you can just have it removed, have the phone have your vehicle removed
Play from 44:35Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
Not being in compliance. You're not in compliance right now. The car has not been removed, nor has it been fixed. You see, you have to get the car removed from from the premises or you have to get it fixed. If you get it removed and if you get it fixed, then you won't be looking at the $200 fine. Yes, ma'am. Yes, ma'am.
Play from 45:00Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
Roy, R-O-Y, Sudler in German, but Sudler in American, S-U-D-L-E-R. S as in Sam, U as in Union, D as in Dover, L as in LL Cool J
Play from 45:25Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
Yes, Sudler. It's a it's a it's a German name.
Play from 45:41Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
Excuse me? Are you serious right now? Go- Google me and then and then and then ask yourself that question again. Well, I'm going to disregard that for you, okay? Roy, R-O-Y, Sudler, S-U-D-L-E-R, a.k.a. Sudler, Jr., J-R, Roy Sudler, Jr. You can Google me. I'm a city councilman for the City of Dover. I've been with the city 22 years.
Play from 45:48Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
Okay?
Play from 46:13Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
I'm indigenous. I'm Native American, indigenous, with African bloodline and German bloodline.
Play from 46:16Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
We're saying we're saying we're not saying you have to get rid of it. We're saying that you have to
Play from 48:10Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
Excuse me.
Play from 48:14Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
We're saying we're not saying that you have to get rid of it. We're saying that you either have to fix it, or you have to remove it from that location.
Play from 48:16Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
I understand. Maybe someone will reach out to you, maybe someone will reach out to you in the near future to see if they can help you, okay?
Play from 48:24Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
I I can't I I'll talk I I will give you a call, I will give you a call later if permissible.
Play from 48:33Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
There's a there's a list of some people that will do non-profit to help out.
Play from 48:42Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
Okay, well I have to go, Miss Capone, okay? Just keep in mind, you have 30 days. You have 30 days and we look for the letter.
Play from 48:46Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
You're welcome, ma'am. Okay?
Play from 48:54Jan 15, 2026, Code Board of Appeals Meeting
All right, well you have a blessed day, and sorry to hear about your husband, and happy new year to you as well. Okay.
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