John William Fowler (born 16 July 1954) is an

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high school teacher and a former

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of the

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Early life

Fowler was born in Sydney and attended

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(1968–1971).

City of South Sydney

Fowler was an independent councillor for the

from 1989 until becoming the first non-Labour mayor in 2000. He served in that role until the council was merged with the

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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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