John Fowler (mayor)
John Fowler | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of the City of South Sydney | |
| In office September 2000 – September 2002 | |
| Preceded by | |
| Succeeded by | Tony Pooley |
| Councillor of the City of South Sydney | |
| In office September 1989 – 4 February 2004 | |
| 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.
Categories:
- 1954 births
- Living people
- People educated at Newington College
- Gay politicians
- Independent politicians in Australia
- LGBT mayors of places in Australia
- Mayors of places in New South Wales