Ken Smith describes his impression of the relationship between Peter Beattie and Jim Soorley. He notes the continuation of tensions between the BCC and the state government.
Ken Smith talks about the BCC by noting some of the important projects it completed. He notes the confusion within the community about which government delivers specific services.
Ken Smith details his move away from the state public service into the private sector and then into the BCC. He details his perception of previous lord mayors, in particular Jim Soorley. He describes the implicit tension between the BCC and the state government. He notes the capability of the BCC to attract very good public servants.
Ross Rolfe discusses infrastructure spending and priorities in the annual budgetary cycle and the limitations of cost-benefit analysis in delivering significant infrastructure. Discusses Goodwill Bridge, Clem 7 tunnel and role of the BCC in infrastructure development.
