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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 · 2024–2025 Board
On split votes, Dretler voted the same way as…
- Lisa V. Kouchakdjian100% (19 of 19)
- Jennifer S. Roberts68% (13 of 19)
- Charles G. Russo53% (10 of 19)
- Daniel E. Carty11% (2 of 19)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 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 30 of 33 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.
Missed
- May 6, 2025 · Special: Absent
- Sep 10, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 25, 2024 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (33)
- May 7, 2025 · Special: Present
- May 6, 2025 · Special: Absent
- May 5, 2025 · Special: Present
- Apr 29, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Apr 15, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Apr 1, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Mar 25, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Mar 17, 2025 · Joint: Present
- Mar 11, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Mar 3, 2025 · Joint: Present
- Feb 25, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Feb 24, 2025 · Joint: Present
- Feb 4, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jan 28, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jan 24, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jan 14, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Dec 17, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 3, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Nov 19, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Nov 6, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Oct 22, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Oct 8, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Sep 24, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Sep 10, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 5, 2024 · Special: Present
- Aug 27, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Aug 13, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jul 30, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jul 16, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jun 25, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 11, 2024 · Regular: Present
- May 28, 2024 · Regular: Present
- May 14, 2024 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board
Apr 29Approve the statement of the Select about Citizen's petition…Motion: Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the statement of the Select…Passed 4–0 · Dretler: Yes
April 29, 2025: Approve the statement of the Select about Citizen's petition Article 54 and authorize Janie Dretler to edit such statement
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the statement of the Select about Citizen's petition Article 54 and authorize Janie Dretler to edit such statement. It was on motion 4-0-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-abstain, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the statement of the Select about Citizen's petition Article 54 and authorize Janie Dretler to edit such statement
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoAbstained: Carty
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned to approve the statement of the Select about Citizen's petition Article 54 and authorize Janie Dretler to edit such statement. It was on motion 4-0-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-abstain, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve the statement of the Select about Citizen's petition Article 54 and authorize Janie Dretler to edit such statement.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian)
Apr 1Support Article #15Motion: Board Member Dretler motioned to support Article #15. Board Member Kouchakdjian…Passed 4–1 · Dretler: Yes
April 1, 2025: Support Article #15
Board Member Dretler motioned to support Article #15. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #15
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler motioned to support Article #15. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #15.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Apr 1Support Article #16Motion: Vice-Chair Carty mentioned to support Article #16. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded…Passed 4–1 · Dretler: Yes
April 1, 2025: Support Article #16
Vice-Chair Carty mentioned to support Article #16. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Russo-aye, Carty-no, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #16
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty mentioned to support Article #16. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Russo-aye, Carty-no, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #16.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Apr 1Support Article #27Motion: Vice-Chair Carty mentioned to support Article #27. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded…Passed 4–1 · Dretler: Yes
April 1, 2025: Support Article #27
Vice-Chair Carty mentioned to support Article #27. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #27
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty mentioned to support Article #27. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To support Article #27.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Apr 1Support Article #46Motion: Vice-Chair Carty mentioned to support Article #46. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded…Failed 2–3 · Dretler: Yes
April 1, 2025: Support Article #46
Vice-Chair Carty mentioned to support Article #46. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3: Carty-no, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-no, Roberts-no VOTED: Not to support Article #46
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dretler, KouchakdjianNo: Carty, Roberts, RussoThe minutes record the decision as “Not to support Article #46”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty mentioned to support Article #46. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3: Carty-no, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-no, Roberts-no VOTED: Not to support Article #46.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Apr 1Support Article #54Motion: Board Member Russo motioned to support Article #54. Vice-Chair Carty seconded…Failed 0–4 · Dretler: No
April 1, 2025: Support Article #54
Board Member Russo motioned to support Article #54. Vice-Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Dretler-no, Kouchakdjian-no, Carty-abstain, Russo-no, Roberts-no VOTED: Not to support Article #54
Voted: No
No: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoAbstained: CartyThe minutes give the count as 4-0-1 for the board’s recorded decision (“Not to support Article #54…”); the roll call lists each member’s vote on the motion as made, which failed 0-4.
From the minutes
“Board Member Russo motioned to support Article #54. Vice-Chair Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0-1; Dretler-no, Kouchakdjian-no, Carty-abstain, Russo-no, Roberts-no VOTED: Not to support Article #54.” (Motion: Russo, second: Carty)
Apr 1Support Article #56Motion: Board Member Dretler motioned to support Article #56. Board Member Kouchakdjian…Failed 0–5 · Dretler: No
April 1, 2025: Support Article #56
Board Member Dretler motioned to support Article #56. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 0-5; Roberts-no, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-no, Carty-no, Dretler-no VOTED: Not to support Article #56
Voted: No
No: Carty, Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoThe minutes record the decision as “Not to support Article #56”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“Board Member Dretler motioned to support Article #56. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 0-5; Roberts-no, Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-no, Carty-no, Dretler-no VOTED: Not to support Article #56.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Apr 1Pull Article #49 off of the Town Meeting Consent…Motion: Vice-Chair Carty motioned to pull Article #49 off of the Town…Failed 2–3 · Dretler: No
April 1, 2025: Pull Article #49 off of the Town Meeting Consent Calendar
Vice-Chair Carty motioned to pull Article #49 off of the Town Meeting Consent Calendar. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3; Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-no, Dretler-no, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye Voted: To not pull Article #49 off of the Town Meeting Consent Calendar
Voted: No
Yes: Carty, RobertsNo: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, RussoThe minutes record the decision as “To not pull Article #49 off of the Town Meeting Consent Calendar”; this page shows the motion as made, which failed.
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Carty motioned to pull Article #49 off of the Town Meeting Consent Calendar. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 2-3; Russo-no, Kouchakdjian-no, Dretler-no, Carty-aye, Roberts-aye Voted: To not pull Article #49 off of the Town Meeting Consent Calendar.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Apr 1Appoint Lisa Kouchakdjian to the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional District Agreement…Motion: Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1;…Passed 4–1 · Dretler: Yes
April 1, 2025: Appoint Lisa Kouchakdjian to the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional District Agreement Subcommittee
Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Lisa Kouchakdjian to the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional District Agreement Subcommittee
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Russo-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Roberts-aye VOTED: To appoint Lisa Kouchakdjian to the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional District Agreement Subcommittee.” (second: Kouchakdjian)
Mar 25Approve sending a joint letter to the Department of…Motion: Ms. Kouchakdjian motioned to approve sending a joint letter to the…Passed 4–0 · Dretler: Yes
March 25, 2025: Approve sending a joint letter to the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) in support of the MCRT
Ms. Kouchakdjian motioned to approve sending a joint letter to the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) in support of the MCRT. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve sending a joint letter to the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) in support of the MCRT
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoDaniel E. Carty had left the meeting and is not in the roll call for this vote.
From the minutes
“Ms. Kouchakdjian motioned to approve sending a joint letter to the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) in support of the MCRT. Mr. Russo seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye VOTED: To approve sending a joint letter to the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) in support of the MCRT.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Russo)
Votes with no disagreement (187)
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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