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Peletier, NC Town Officials
Dale Sowers, Mayor
Working hard for our Community
– Dale Sowers
– Dale Sowers
I was raised on a dairy farm in Berryville, VA. I learned the value of hard work, community, and dedication. At 17, I began a construction career working on military bases nationwide. In 1987, I brought my skills to Peletier, founding DKS Construction, contributing to Carteret and Onslow County development. I fell in love with Peletier and raised my family here. My passion for carpentry led to crafting custom tables and live-edge epoxy tables.
Since becoming Mayor in August 2009, my focus has been on keeping taxes low and nurturing community growth. A significant achievement was my involvement in forming the Inter-Local Agency (ILA) of Western Carteret Fire and EMS. I have served as Budget Officer of the ILA since its inception in 2010, as Administrator from 2010 to 2013, and as Association President, ensuring our community’s safety remained a top priority.
As Mayor, I negotiated the purchase of our Peletier Town Hall and lot for $190,000 in 2013 without raising taxes, fulfilling my promise to the citizens. We paid off the building June 2023, enabling us to now afford a Town Planner without tax hikes. I have donated appliances and supported residents in need, donated time and services to town projects, including donating and building a handicapped ramp at our Peletier Church.
Looking forward, my focus remains on planning for Peletier’s growth, preserving our small-town charm, and welcoming businesses along HWY 58. Keeping taxes low, especially for those on fixed incomes, is vital. My goal is to ensure every resident’s voice is heard, and I’ll continue to work hard for Peletier’s bright and prosperous future.
Dale can be contacted at 252-241-4501
David Bragg, Commissioner
"I look forward to helping out and making this town grow."
– David Bragg
– David Bragg
Commissioner Bragg settled in Peletier In 1996. Since then, he has made a family with two young boys and a thriving small business.
David can be contacted at 252.725.0366
Sonny Mason Commissioner
Sonny Mason
Sonny is a "Land Developer" with Dirt2Dreams LLC, with over 40 years of experience, working alongside a tight-knit team of extremely successful, blue collar workers in and around the Pelletier community. These locals strive to protect our waterways and community while offering comfort to tourists who choose our community in which to spend their money. Sonny specializes in developing campgrounds on and around our waterways.
He has lived in Carteret County since infancy and loves his "home" community. Due to an accident, sustained by his father just prior to Sonny's birth, Sonny has always felt a responsibility to assist in providing for his family. At a young age, he began working with Mr. Glenn Russell and learned everything Mr. Glenn could teach him. After graduating White Oak Christian Academy, Sonny began his full-time working career where he ran heavy equipment for land development. He eventually started his own business as a mobile camper repair service which he ran for 30 plus years. As the business grew, he became a custom built, park model manufacturer. He retired from this business to assist in building his "dream" campground and Dirt2Dreams LLC was formed.
Sonny's limited downtime is spent with his wife, his sons, his church family, and his passion for grilling! He is a trusted name in the workforce and uses his positive attitude, endless knowledge and tireless drive for perfection, to encourage others to work hard and succeed. He's a former foster parent, former Deacon and all around neighborly guy, Sonny is passionate about our community.
Sonny can be contacted at 252-241-8666
Tim Quinn, Commissioner
Working hard for Peletier.
– Tim Quinn
– Tim Quinn
Tim Quinn's first visit to the Peletier area was in the early 70's while visiting his grandfather's summer home. He came to live on the same land 10 years later while starting his Coast Guard career. He was stationed at the CG Station Swansboro on Emerald Isle for 4 years. Of the 20 years in the Coast Guard, 11 of them were serving eastern North Carolina. After retiring from the USCG, he went on to serve as a Federal Air Marshal for 15 years. He and his wife Barbara were excited to move back here in 2019 and build their retirement home in our community.
Tim can be contacted at 843-461-6304
Dan Taylor, Commissioner
"We’re just a dot on the map and we like it like that!"
– Dan Taylor
– Dan Taylor
Dan J. Taylor III has been a resident of Peletier for over sixteen years and has provided years of dedicated service to the area. He has served on the town planning board for more than ten years. While serving on the board a commissioner position became vacant so Dan decided to run. Dan was appointed to the position and has been serving Peletier ever since. Dan is now retired and is primarily involved with the town of Peletier through the planning board, on which he once served as chairman, and through his position as commissioner. Dan describes Peletier as a very small community with one store and one gas station, and that’s what he loves about it.
Dan can be contacted at 252-393-3282
Walter Vinson, Commissioner
"Lifelong resident of Peletier, NC"
– Walter Vinson
– Walter Vinson