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Sudbury Chair
Janie W. Dretler
At-large · 9 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
On split votes, Dretler voted the same way as…
- Lisa V. Kouchakdjian100% (21 of 21)
- Jennifer S. Roberts71% (15 of 21)
- Charles G. Russo50% (10 of 20)
- Daniel E. Carty14% (3 of 21)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Dretler as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 33 of 33 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (33)
- May 7, 2024 · Special: Present
- May 6, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 30, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 23, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 2, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 26, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 12, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 27, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 12, 2024 · Joint: Present
- Feb 6, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 31, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 23, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 19, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 20, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Nov 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 23, 2023 · Special: Present
- Oct 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 26, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 14, 2023 · Special: Present
- Sep 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 29, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 15, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 30, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 16, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
May 6Support Article 28 - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations -…Motion: Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 28 - Electric Vehicle…Failed 1–4 · Dretler: No
May 6, 2024: Support Article 28 - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Goodnow Library
Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 28 - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Goodnow Library. Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 1-4; Kouchakdjian-no, Roberts-no, Carty-aye, Russo-no, Dretler-no VOTED: Not to support Article 28 - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Goodnow Library.
Voted: No
Yes: CartyNo: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoThe minutes record the decision as “Not to support Article 28 - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Goodnow Library”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 28 - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Goodnow Library. Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 1-4; Kouchakdjian-no, Roberts-no, Carty-aye, Russo-no, Dretler-no VOTED: Not to support Article 28 - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Goodnow Library..” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
May 6Indefinitely Postpone (IP) the Bylaw ArticleMotion: Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to IP the Bylaw Article. Chair Dretler seconded…Failed 2–3 · Dretler: Yes
May 6, 2024: Indefinitely Postpone (IP) the Bylaw Article
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to IP the Bylaw Article. Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3; Roberts-no, Carty-no, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-no, Dretler-aye VOTED: Not to Indefinitely Postpone (IP) the Bylaw Article
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dretler, KouchakdjianNo: Carty, Roberts, RussoThe minutes record the decision as “Not to Indefinitely Postpone (IP) the Bylaw Article”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to IP the Bylaw Article. Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3; Roberts-no, Carty-no, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-no, Dretler-aye VOTED: Not to Indefinitely Postpone (IP) the Bylaw Article.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Apr 30Approve a new Class 1 License to Buy, Sell,…Motion: Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0;…Passed 4–0 · Dretler: Yes
April 30, 2024: Approve a new Class 1 License to Buy, Sell, Exchange or Assemble Second Hand Motor Vehicles or Parts Thereof for Mercedes Benz of Sudbury, 141 Boston Post Road, as requested…
Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve a new Class 1 License to Buy, Sell, Exchange or Assemble Second Hand Motor Vehicles or Parts Thereof for Mercedes Benz of Sudbury, 141 Boston Post Road, as requested in an application dated April 4, 2024
Voted: Yes
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Roberts, RussoThe minutes say Lisa V. Kouchakdjian was recused, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Carty-aye, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To approve a new Class 1 License to Buy, Sell, Exchange or Assemble Second Hand Motor Vehicles or Parts Thereof for Mercedes Benz of Sudbury, 141 Boston Post Road, as requested in an application dated April 4, 2024.” (second: Russo)
Apr 23Support opposing expansion of private jet hangar space at…Motion: Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support opposing expansion of private jet hangar…Passed 4–1 · Dretler: Yes
April 23, 2024: Support opposing expansion of private jet hangar space at the Hanscom Field, as presented by Mr. Alwan
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support opposing expansion of private jet hangar space at the Hanscom Field, as presented by Mr. Alwan. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-no, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support opposing expansion of private jet hangar space at the Hanscom Field, as presented by Mr. Alwan
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support opposing expansion of private jet hangar space at the Hanscom Field, as presented by Mr. Alwan. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-no, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support opposing expansion of private jet hangar space at the Hanscom Field, as presented by Mr. Alwan.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Apr 23Support Article 38 - Community Preservation Act Fund -…Motion: Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 38 - Community Preservation Act…Passed 4–1 · Dretler: Yes
April 23, 2024: Support Article 38 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Sudbury Housing Trust Allocation
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 38 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Sudbury Housing Trust Allocation. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-no, Dretler-aye
Voted: Yes
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RobertsNo: Russo
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Article 38 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Sudbury Housing Trust Allocation. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-no, Dretler-aye.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Apr 2Withdraw Article 16Motion: Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to withdraw Article 16. Chair Dretler seconded the…Failed 2–3 · Dretler: Yes
April 2, 2024: Withdraw Article 16
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to withdraw Article 16. Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3; Carty-no, Roberts-no, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye. VOTED: To keep Article 16 on the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dretler, KouchakdjianNo: Carty, Roberts, RussoThe minutes record the decision as “To keep Article 16 on the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to withdraw Article 16. Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3; Carty-no, Roberts-no, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye. VOTED: To keep Article 16 on the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Mar 26Support Town Meeting Article 40, as presented in tonight's…Motion: Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Town Meeting Article 40, as presented…Passed 4–1 · Dretler: Yes
March 26, 2024: Support Town Meeting Article 40, as presented in tonight's meeting packet
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Town Meeting Article 40, as presented in tonight's meeting packet. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Town Meeting Article 40, as presented in tonight's meeting packet
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to support Town Meeting Article 40, as presented in tonight's meeting packet. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To support Town Meeting Article 40, as presented in tonight's meeting packet.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Mar 12Include ATM 2024 articles enumerated as "Y" within the…Motion: Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to include ATM 2024 articles enumerated as "Y"…Passed 4–1 · Dretler: Yes
March 12, 2024: Include ATM 2024 articles enumerated as "Y" within the "ATM 2024 Articles" spreadsheet, as found in tonight's Select Board packet
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to include ATM 2024 articles enumerated as "Y" within the "ATM 2024 Articles" spreadsheet, as found in tonight's meeting packet. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To include ATM 2024 articles enumerated as "Y" within the "ATM 2024 Articles" spreadsheet, as found in tonight's Select Board packet
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to include ATM 2024 articles enumerated as "Y" within the "ATM 2024 Articles" spreadsheet, as found in tonight's meeting packet. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To include ATM 2024 articles enumerated as "Y" within the "ATM 2024 Articles" spreadsheet, as found in tonight's Select Board packet.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Mar 12Support Article 16 - Amend Zoning Bylaw: Firearms Safety…Motion: Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 16 - Amend Zoning…Passed 3–2 · Dretler: No
March 12, 2024: Support Article 16 - Amend Zoning Bylaw: Firearms Safety Business Use
Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 16 - Amend Zoning Bylaw: Firearms Safety Business Use. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-no, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-no VOTED: To support Article 16 - Amend Zoning Bylaw: Firearms Safety Business Use
Voted: No
Yes: Carty, Roberts, RussoNo: Dretler, Kouchakdjian
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty motioned to support Article 16 - Amend Zoning Bylaw: Firearms Safety Business Use. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 3-2; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-no, Russo-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-no VOTED: To support Article 16 - Amend Zoning Bylaw: Firearms Safety Business Use.” (Motion: Carty, second: Roberts)
Feb 12Open the joint meeting with the Finance Committee and…Motion: Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to open the joint meeting with the Finance…Passed 4–0 · Dretler: Yes
February 12, 2024 (Joint meeting): Open the joint meeting with the Finance Committee and Capital Improvement Advisory Committee to review Town Meeting capital articles
Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to open the joint meeting with the Finance Committee and Capital Improvement Advisory Committee to review Town Meeting capital articles. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To open the joint meeting with the Finance Committee and Capital Improvement Advisory Committee to review Town Meeting capital articles.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RobertsCharles G. Russo had not yet joined the meeting (joined at 7:20 PM) and is not in the roll call for this vote.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Kouchakdjian motioned to open the joint meeting with the Finance Committee and Capital Improvement Advisory Committee to review Town Meeting capital articles. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye VOTED: To open the joint meeting with the Finance Committee and Capital Improvement Advisory Committee to review Town Meeting capital articles..” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Votes with no disagreement (239)
From the Sudbury Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Select Board meetings page. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): League of Women Voters of Sudbury voters’ guides (candidate-supplied photos) — Charles Russo (2026), Radha Gargeya and Lisa Kouchakdjian (2025), Janie Dretler and Daniel Carty (2024). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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