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John So

Hong Kong Australian businessman and Lord Mayor of Melbourne · Australia · On the map · Politicians · Born 1946 · age 80

John Chun Sai So is a Hong Kong Australian businessman who served as the 102nd Lord Mayor of Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, Australia. He was the first Lord Mayor in the city's history to be directly elected by voters; previously, Lord Mayors were elected by the councillors.

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Officer of the Order of Australia2014
World Mayor2006

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He is also the first Lord Mayor of Melbourne of Chinese descent.

Country
Australia
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Living
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Born 1946 · age 80