As of August 4, 2024, Amy Whitaker did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Dobson, NC, Commissioner Whitaker

Amy Whitaker currently serves as a Dobson Town Commissioner. 

As of June 14, 2025, Amy Whitaker did not have a website or any information online.

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Robin received a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a master's degree from Appalachian State University.

Robin is the Executive Director of Children's Center of Surry, Inc.

Robin Testerman Beeson currently serves as the Town Commissioner in the Town of Dobson. She was first elected in 2012 and is serving her third term.

As of June 14, 2025, Robin Testerman Beeson did not have a website or any information online.

Robin Testerman Beeson

The Mount Airy News, Dobson commissioner candidate – Todd Dockery

Todd lives in Dobson. He attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He is married to his wife, Susan, with whom he has 1 daughter.  

As of August 4, 2024, Todd C. Dockery did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Todd Dockery currently serves as a Dobson Town Commissioner. Todd was named to this position in 1991 and served for one term. He resumed office in 2010 and is serving his fourth term. He previously served as a member of the Town's Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) board. 

Said he supported building a town park if "the majority of the people want it..."

Wanted to expand public services such as recycling services that were added, which he states were installed "at no cost to the citizens."

- Said he supported building a town park if "the majority of the people want it..."
- Wanted to expand public services such as recycling services that were added, which he states were installed "at no cost to the citizens."

As of June 14, 2025, Todd C. Dockery did not have a website or any information online.

Todd C. Dockery

- Town commissioners serve as the legislative body for the town government. 
- Town commissioners have the authority to decide the services offered to the town, pass the budget, decide the property tax, acquire property, and enter into agreements with other governments. 
- The town commissioners can create or abolish any offices, positions, departments, etc. to improve the organization of the town. 
- Town commissioners may make investigations into the town or any of its departments or agencies. 
- Most town commissioners in Georgia are elected in odd years to staggered 4 year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 