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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. 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.
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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]]
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* [[First Out Elected Politicians]]
  
 
==Further Reading/Research==
 
==Further Reading/Research==

Latest revision as of 19:37, 27 January 2020

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 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

Further Reading/Research


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