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The basics
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Australian politician
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Male
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Birth:
16 July 1954(Sydney, New South Wales, Australia)
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Education:
Newington College
The details
Biography
Introduction
John William Fowler (born 16 July 1954) is an Australian high school teacher and a former mayor of the City of South Sydney.
Early life
Fowler was born in Sydney and attended Newington College (1968–1971).
City of South Sydney
Fowler was an independent councillor for the City of South Sydneyfrom 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.