This local government election campaign may have been cut short by COVID-19, but the wheels of democracy are still turning.

At this stage, the election is still scheduled for March 28, albeit with record numbers of postal votes and pre-polling.

Here are some of the key promises on offer from the major parties vying for control of the Brisbane City Council.

Adrian Schrinner, Liberal National Party

Sitting Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said if he were re-elected, the city of Brisbane could expect a continuation of service delivery in the promised $550 million in road upgrades and $100 million for parklands.

That included $64.9 million in spending on the controversial road-widening project at Kingsford Smith Drive.

Under the council's budget, there was also a promise for 60 new buses and six new CityCats.

He said that in addition to ongoing initiatives including free off-peak public transport for seniors, and five new green bridges, there would be new waste and sustainability initiatives if he gets re-elected.

"So, there's a big program of tree-planting and that's right across the suburbs of Brisbane in streets and in parks, but there're also sustainability initiatives for our waste to improve recycling," he said.

"We want to provide a second recycling bin and provide waste vouchers to renters," he said, adding that there would also be a program to provide free native plants.

"Obviously, we have this challenge at the moment with an economic and health crisis at once.

"This is something we will get through as a community and requires a lot of focus and attention right now, but we know in the medium and longer term the future is incredibly bright for Brisbane."

In response to the challenges caused by coronavirus, Mr Schrinner also committed that Brisbane City Council would waive all charges, rents, levies and permit fees for the city's businesses, effective immediately, and to continue until at least June 30.

Adrian Schrinner with his family. ( ABC News: Ashleigh Stevenson )

Pat Condren, Australian Labor Party

Newcomer Pat Condren has built his campaign around promises for Brisbane's suburbs.

He said he wanted to get more people onto public transport, fund more libraries, fix footpaths, and improve congestion for motorists.

The key promises made throughout the campaign include:

Investigating options for more bike lanes that directly connect to the CBD, as well as link up eight suburban bikeways

Investigating options for more bike lanes that directly connect to the CBD, as well as link up eight suburban bikeways Spending $410 million on "fixing" five of Brisbane's level railway crossings as identified by the RACQ as holding up traffic.

Spending $410 million on "fixing" five of Brisbane's level railway crossings as identified by the RACQ as holding up traffic. Investing $1.4 million in adding additional services to the most in-demand bus routes

Mr Condren said he wanted Brisbane City Council to be "carbon neutral" by 2050 and said there was a "community expectation" that councils would also be actively addressing the issue of climate change.

There was also a promise for a rates rebate.

"If you pay your four quarterly rates bills on time, I'll give you a hundred bucks back, and I think that in this present environment that we're in, that will be very welcome," he said.

Patrick Condren with his wife Margaret. ( Facebook: Patrick Condren )

Kath Angus, Greens

Greens lord mayoral candidate Kath Angus has campaigned on expanding off-peak public transport from seniors to everyone and introducing a "vacancy levy" to encourage lower rents for empty homes, shops and offices.

Key promises include:

A doubling in funding for Brisbane's festivals, public events and cultural organisations

A doubling in funding for Brisbane's festivals, public events and cultural organisations Introducing a vacancy levy for property owners who don't lease their shops, offices, or private properties

Introducing a vacancy levy for property owners who don't lease their shops, offices, or private properties Providing dump vouchers to renters and introducing green bins for organic waste across the city

Providing dump vouchers to renters and introducing green bins for organic waste across the city Free off-peak ferries and buses

Free off-peak ferries and buses Giving residents a "binding vote" on planning and major development decisions

"We're proposing to introduce a vacancy levy that would apply to all homes, shops and offices that are left empty long-term without a good reason," Ms Angus said.

"We want to encourage people into public transport, we're planning to do that by offering free off-peak public transport for everyone.

"The Greens want a vibrant city where our streets are busy and interesting and when buildings like this aren't left vacant long-term."