Personal Life
So has been married twice and has four children. His wife, Wendy Cheng, served as the Lady Mayoress of Melbourne and chaired the Lady Mayoress' Committee between 2001 and 2008.
So's youngest son, John So Jnr, a banker and entrepreneur, is currently campaigning as favorite to be elected as Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne along side proposed Lord Mayor Gary Singer. Singer was previously Deputy Lord Mayor while John So Snr was in office.
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