Martin Dobkin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Martin Dobkin

politician, family physician

Date of Birth: 08-May-1942

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Profession: politician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Martin Dobkin

  • 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.In honour of his service to the city the Dr.
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  • Dobkin Community Park, a large 30 acre park in central Mississauga with multiple facilities, was officially opened on June 14, 1992.

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