Derek J. Dobies
Candidate for Mayor, City of Jackson
Background
- Occupation
- Former Mayor of Jackson
Mayor of Jackson from 2017 to 2021 (two two-year terms) and before that a Ward 6 City Council member for six years. Finished first in the August 2026 nonpartisan primary for the open mayor's seat.
Documented positions
Housing
Supports building more affordable housing.
ReportJackson mayoral candidates outline priorities ahead of primaryNews coverage · WILX News 10 · wilx.com
“continuing to build out affordable housing while we lower costs for residents”
Roads & infrastructure
Pledges to fix city roads.
ReportJackson mayoral candidates outline priorities ahead of primaryNews coverage · WILX News 10 · wilx.com
“My number one goal as mayor is to grow the city,” Dobies said. “That means getting our roads fixed”
Health & human services
Pledges to address downtown homelessness and parking.
ReportJackson mayoral candidates outline priorities ahead of primaryNews coverage · WILX News 10 · wilx.com
“Making sure we’re dealing with the homelessness issue that we have downtown to support those individuals and support businesses”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Derek J. Dobies on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Jackson County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Five candidates to run for mayor of Jackson; two to run for treasurer
News coverage · Wilcox Newspapers · wilcoxnewspapers.com
- Jackson mayoral candidates outline priorities ahead of primary
News coverage · WILX News 10 · wilx.com
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