The Dobson Board of Commissioners appoints members to several boards and committees in the community. These Boards and Committees are created for various reasons. Some are required by state law while others are formed to a concentrate on a specific function or area of interest. For a schedule of meeting dates and times for the following boards and committees, click here.
ABC BOARDThe ABC Board oversees the Dobson ABC store. The ABC Board operates as a part of the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission, other than the appointment of board members the ABC Store is administratively and financially independent from the Town.
Board Members
Chairman - David Blanc
Brad Davis
Lynn Hayden
PLANNING BOARD & BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTState law mandates that any municipality with a Zoning Ordinance have a Planning Board and Board of Adjustment. These Boards are responsible for the creation and implementation of the Town’s Zoning Ordinance.
Board Members
Chairman - Gene Everette
Terry Warren
Tanya Hall
Brian Gates
Sharon Gates
Jaime Tilley (Alternate Member)
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARDThe Tourism Development Authority (TDA) uses Occupancy Tax collected from local hotels and motels to promote Tourism in Dobson. The TDA primarily spends funds on advertising, aesthetic improvements to the public spaces, and local festivals and events.
Board Members
Chairman - Ed Shelton
Amy Hanson
Mike Shah
Mike Hester
Jetti Wilmouth
Jane Sheets
RECREATION COMMITTEEThe Recreation Committee was formed with task of examining and improving recreation opportunities available to residents. This Board also hosts the Dobson Spring Folly.
Committee Members
Chairperson - Russell Jones
Secretary - Misty Marion
Greg Hall
Rex Mitchell
Kim Hinton
Laura Bracken
Monica Smith
Melissa Taylor
CEMETARY BOARDThe Cemetery Board oversees the operations of the Town Cemetery located behind Town Hall.
Board Members
Chairperson - Theresa Hutchins
Kermit Draughn
Lynette Badgett
LIBRARY BOARDThe Library Board oversees the operations of the Dobson Library.
Board Members
Chairman - Tanya Hall
Vice Chairman - Debbie Wilmoth
Secretary - Peggy Stanley
Betsy White
Jonathan Bledsoe
Sandra White
Jeanette Hamlin