Jackson City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Derek J. Dobies

Candidate for Mayor

5 sourced positions

Derek J. Dobies is running for mayor of Jackson in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against John Wilson.

Former Jackson mayor and current Jackson Public Schools Board of Education member.

Where Derek J. Dobies stands: positions on the record

Housing1 sourced position

Names continuing to build out affordable housing as part of his top goal of growing the city.
“continuing to build out affordable housing while we lower costs for residents”
Own statementWILX · Jul 31, 2026

Violent crime1 sourced position

Says reducing serious crime requires both enforcement and prevention.
“Reducing serious crime requires enforcement and prevention.”
Own statementMLive

Streets1 sourced position

Says the city's biggest challenge includes deteriorating roads and calls for a long-term strategy to repair and maintain them.
“a long-term strategy to repair and maintain our roads”
Own statementMLive

Encampments1 sourced position

On homelessness downtown, says he wants to support those individuals and support businesses.
“Making sure we’re dealing with the homelessness issue that we have downtown to support those individuals and support businesses”
Own statementWILX · Jul 31, 2026

School gun safety1 sourced position

With a fellow trustee, praised a Jackson Public Schools Board resolution on safe firearm storage that passed 4-3 on March 17, 2026.
Own statementDerek Dobies for Mayor

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