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Economic development
Support a strong local economy, thoughtful infrastructure investment, and a vibrant, walkable downtown.
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I'm Melissa Dobbins. I have served as Mayor of the Town of Oak Creek since April 2024. As a resident, small business owner, and parent, I believe our community's future is strongest when we work together.
Preserving Oak Creek's small-town character while planning for what's next.
Melissa Dobbins
Oak Creek community member & Mayor
Serving since April 2024 · Running for re-election
Local experience.
Community first.
Greetings, my name's Melissa Dobbins, and I'm serving as Mayor of the Town of Oak Creek and running for re-election. In my twenties, my father once told me I should get involved with local government, and back then, being young and naïve, I brushed him off. Then, with twenty-plus years of life experience and since April 2024, I'm learning our town's preservation, sustainability, and growth can't occur without active attention and involvement.
The lessons I've learned serving our town have been informative and inspiring. Still, as an inclusive leader, I believe I best serve our community by dedicating continuing to serve as your Mayor, working collaboratively to ensure a thriving and united future for the Town of Oak Creek.
I'm running with an open mind and cognizance of bias. I am eager to collaborate with our local businesses, schools, and medical and fire districts regarding Oak Creek's growth. Above all, preserving Oak Creek's local, small-town way of living is critically important to me.
Focus areas
What matters to
Oak Creek.
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Affordable housing
Explore workforce housing needs and opportunities that help families, workers, schools, businesses, and town operations thrive.
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Transportation
Plan for safe movement through town, pedestrian visibility, and infrastructure that supports Oak Creek's changing needs.
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Public safety
Listen to residents, strengthen accountability, and work collaboratively on community safety.
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Parks & recreation
Continue supporting recreation, childcare, community programming, and access to the outdoors.
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Community events
Support the local events, businesses, and gathering places that make Oak Creek feel like home.
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Preserving Oak Creek's local, small-town way of living is critically important to me.
— Melissa Dobbins
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