Jim Soorley discusses Sallyanne Atkinson's popularity as Lord Mayor, and his preselection as Labor Mayoral candidate for the Brisbane City Council election. He discusses gaining preferences from the Greens in the election.
Jim Soorley summarises his early life in the Tweed region of northern New South Wales. He describes joining the local seminary after finishing school and being ordained as a priest before going to the United States. He discusses leaving the priesthood and some of his work experiences in America and back in Australia. He outlines his decision to run for the position of Brisbane's Lord Mayor.
