Martin Dobkin | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Mississauga | |
| In office 1974–1976 | |
| Preceded by | Chic Murray |
| Succeeded by | Ron Searle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Martin Lyon Dobkin May 8, 1942 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Spouse |
Michele Dobkin (m. 1968) |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Medical Doctor |
Martin Lyon Dobkin (born May 8, 1942) is a physician and former politician in Ontario, Canada. He was elected on October 1, 1973, as the first Mayor of the new City of Mississauga, Ontario, and served as Mayor from 1973 to 1976. He was the inaugural mayor of the newly amalgamated City of Mississauga, which had combined the former Towns of Mississauga, Port Credit and Streetsville. He lost re-election just three years later. He was originally trained as a medical doctor and he continued his practice during the time he was mayor. He continues to work as a doctor although a car accident in 2003 reduced his activities.[1]
In honour of his service to the city the Dr. Martin L. Dobkin Community Park, a large 30 acre park in central Mississauga with multiple facilities, was officially opened on June 14, 1992.