Robert Crossman

Robert 'Bob' Crossman

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 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 Man Fighting Aids, National Aids Helpline. Also known as Bob Crossman.

See Also

• Mayor
• First Out Elected Politicians

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.aim25.ac.uk/cgi-bin/vcdf/detail?coll_id=3221&inst_id=1
• http://www.lgcplus.com/bob-crossman-ex-islington-lbc-mayor-dies-aged-50/1520494.article

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