Lord mayor Sally Capp: A people's princess

It must be a bit weird to call yourself a princess.

I mean, where do you go from there?

Well if you're Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Sally Capp, you do a lot of things. You open bridges, you turn on Christmas lights, you unveil statues and and tend to the city's myriad duties of a largely symbolic nature. You do not, for example, wield the power of life and death. However, you do get to wear a fancy chain, and dine with actual royalty from time to time.

But don't get me wrong. Being lord mayor is not just about glad-handing and ribbon-cutting. For one thing, it's not a full-time job. Lord mayors receive a pretty hefty sum in honorariums, but they're expected to have other jobs to keep their brains busy.

Capp has a long history working in the public sector, before serving as the CEO of the Committee for Melbourne, a business lobby group. She's also a mother of four, and has a reputation for being a bit of a workaholic.

So what's it like being Lord Mayor of Melbourne? According to Capp, it's been a "great privilege".

"It's an amazing role," she says. "You get to meet so many different people, and see so many different parts of the city".

One of the things that Capp is most proud of is her work on social inclusion. She's been a strong advocate for refugees and asylum seekers, and has worked to make Melbourne a more welcoming city for all.

"I think it's really important that we as a city are inclusive and welcoming to everyone," she says. "We want to make sure that everyone feels like they belong here".

Capp is also a big believer in the importance of the arts. She's worked to increase funding for the arts, and has been a strong supporter of local artists and musicians.

"The arts are so important for our city," she says. "They bring people together, and they help to make Melbourne a more vibrant and exciting place".

Capp is a self-described "proud Melburnian", and she loves her city. She's passionate about making Melbourne a better place for everyone, and she's always looking for new ways to improve the lives of her citizens.

"I want to make sure that Melbourne is a city that everyone can enjoy," she says. "I want it to be a city that's fair, that's inclusive, and that's sustainable".

Capp is a popular figure in Melbourne, and she's widely respected for her work. She's a down-to-earth, approachable person, and she's always willing to listen to the concerns of her constituents.

If there's one thing that's clear, it's that Capp is a hard worker. She's always on the go, and she's always looking for ways to improve the city. She's a true public servant, and she's dedicated to making Melbourne a better place for everyone.