John Fowler (mayor)
| John Fowler | |
|---|---|
| Mayor, City of South Sydney | |
|
In office 2000–2004 | |
| Councillor, City of South Sydney | |
|
In office 1989–2000 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
16 July 1954 Sydney |
| Political party | Independent |
| Occupation | High School English teacher |
John William Fowler (born 16 July 1954) is an Australian high school teacher and a former mayor of the City of South Sydney.[1]
Early life
Fowler was born in Sydney and attended Newington College (1968–1971). [2]
City of South Sydney
Fowler was an independent councillor for the City of South Sydney from 1989 until becoming the first non-Labour mayor in 2000. He served in that role until the council was merged with the Sydney City Council. He was the first openly gay mayor in Sydney.[3]
References
- ↑ Costly loss for South Sydney as court rules on council turf war Retrieved 10 October 2013.
- ↑ Newington College Register of Past Students 1863–1998 pp67 (Syd, 1999)
- ↑ Sth Sydney Council recognises same-sex couples Retrieved 10 October 2013.
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