Family background
John Leo Fegan is the son of Alderman Sidney Joseph Fegan.
Occupation & interests
John Fegan lived in Ultimo and studied law while serving as an Alderman on Sydney City Council. He worked as a solicitor with Barker Gosling.
Local government service
John Leo Fegan was elected Alderman for Phillip Ward, 20 September 1980 until 26 March 1987 when the Council was replaced by City Commissioners. He was a member of the Finance Committee, 1980, the Community Services Committee and the House Committee in 1981, the Works and Housing Committee, 1982-84, the Health Committee in 1982 and served as its Chairman in 1983. He was a member of the Properties Committee in 1984, the Finance and Industrial Relations Committee, 1985-86 and the Major Building and Development and City Planning Committee, 1985-86. Fegan was a member of the Australian Labor Party.
References
City of Sydney Archives: Aldermen’s Files