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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Former local Councillor in Altrincham, Greater Manchester. Later moved to Islington, where he was elected Councillor in 1982-1994; represented Highview, Gillespie and Highbury wards. Represented Islington on Inner London Education Authority (ILEA) from 1983, serving as Chair of the Equal Opportunities Committee. Mayor of Islington 1986-1987, being Great Britain's first elected open LGBTQ mayor. Leader in gay community; founder and Chairman of the Islington Lesbian and Gay Committee; fought against injustice and discrimination toward gay men and lesbians. Member of London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard, Gay | + | Former local Councillor in Altrincham, Greater Manchester. Later moved to Islington, where he was elected Councillor in 1982-1994; represented Highview, Gillespie and Highbury wards. Represented Islington on Inner London Education Authority (ILEA) from 1983, serving as Chair of the Equal Opportunities Committee. Mayor of Islington 1986-1987, being Great Britain's first elected open LGBTQ mayor. Leader in the gay community; founder and Chairman of the Islington Lesbian and Gay Committee; fought against injustice and discrimination toward gay men and lesbians. Member of London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard, Gay Men Fighting Aids, and National Aids Helpline. Also known as Bob Crossman. |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* [[Mayor]] | * [[Mayor]] | ||
| + | * [[First Out Elected Politicians]] | ||
==Further Reading/Research== | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
Latest revision as of 19:37, 27 January 2020
Contents
Country
Great Britain
Birth - Death
1947 - 1996
Occupation
Politics
Notable Achievements
Mayor
Description
Former local Councillor in Altrincham, Greater Manchester. Later moved to Islington, where he was elected Councillor in 1982-1994; represented Highview, Gillespie and Highbury wards. Represented Islington on Inner London Education Authority (ILEA) from 1983, serving as Chair of the Equal Opportunities Committee. Mayor of Islington 1986-1987, being Great Britain's first elected open LGBTQ mayor. Leader in the gay community; founder and Chairman of the Islington Lesbian and Gay Committee; fought against injustice and discrimination toward gay men and lesbians. Member of London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard, Gay Men Fighting Aids, and National Aids Helpline. Also known as Bob Crossman.
