11 Facts About Martin Dobkin

Martin Lyon Dobkin was born on May 8,1942 and is a physician and former politician in Ontario, Canada.

Martin Dobkin 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.

Martin Dobkin continues to work as a doctor although a car accident in 2003 reduced his activities.

Martin Dobkin graduated from Queen's University Medical School in 1966.

In 1970 Martin Dobkin was appointed as coroner in the County of Peel.

In 1968, Martin Dobkin began practising family medicine in Cooksville in the practice of Drs.

Martin Dobkin worked in the emergency department of the Mississauga Hospital on a part-time basis for 20 years.

Martin Dobkin held the position of medical director at the Tyndall Nursing Home from 1976 to 1984.

Martin Dobkin served on various committees at the Mississauga Hospital and has been a member of the Department of Family Practice since 1968.

Martin Dobkin was swept into office as the head of a "reform council" in Mississauga, which included other newcomers such as Mary-Helen Spence, David Culham, Hubert Wolf, Kaye Killaby, and Hazel McCallion.

Martin Dobkin who was portrayed as the anti-development candidate, was defeated by Searle by about 3,000 votes.