John William Fowler (born 16 July 1954) is an
Australian
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high school teacher and a former
mayor
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of the
City of South Sydney
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.
Early life
Fowler was born in Sydney and attended
Newington College
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(1968–1971).
City of South Sydney
Fowler was an independent councillor for the
City of South Sydney
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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
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. He was the first openly gay mayor in Sydney.
Sth Sydney Council recognises same-sex couples
Retrieved 10 October 2013.
References
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1954 births
Living people
People educated at Newington College
Gay politicians
Independent politicians in Australia
Australian LGBT people
LGBT mayors of places in Australia
Mayors of places in New South Wales