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Peletier appoints Sonny Mason to vacant commissioner seat after nomination and vote
Summary
After nominations and brief speeches by both nominees, the Peletier Board of Commissioners appointed Sonny Mason to fill a vacant commission seat; the board scheduled the swearing-in for the next meeting and discussed turnout and qualifications for commissioners.
The Peletier Board of Commissioners filled a vacant commission seat at its meeting after nominations, candidate remarks and a board vote.
Commissioner Quinn (S8) nominated longtime resident Donna Bearely; Donna (S4), who had led several local initiatives and described extensive town involvement, spoke in support of her candidacy. Sonny Mason (S12), who identified himself and recounted 36 years living at 226 Mill Branch Court and prior service on the town's planning board, also addressed the board.
After discussion the board took a vote. The meeting record shows an initial tie and then a motion to approve Sonny Mason that received a second and carried; the mayor (S2) said Mason would be sworn in at the next meeting. "I've been here in Peletier. I'm concerned about what happens in Peletier," Mason said during his remarks.
Why it matters: Filling the vacant seat restores the board's full complement and places a resident with local experience on the commission; nominees emphasized both continuity and outreach to residents.
What remains: The mayor announced the swearing-in will occur at the next meeting (scheduled in the record as the next month). The record did not include a roll-call tally for the appointment; the board recorded the appointment by voice vote following a motion and second.
