Government

Since 1959, Forest Park has been governed and managed professionally and competently, occasionally annexing more land to increase rooftops and population in what has been described as an “upscale bedroom community”. With the dawn of integration in the 1960’s, and the upward mobility of the African-American population, more African-Americans were able to afford larger homes in more prosperous neighborhoods. Thus, the beginning of integration in Forest Park. This migration into Forest Park was so impactful, that in a July 2011 issue of Ebony Magazine Forest Park was listed as one of ten majority/minority cities in the United States with a per capita income of more than $75,000/year.
The links on the left are available to help you quickly navigate and view town council members, find information about trustee elections, watch current and previous town hall meetings, view agendas and minutes and finally review the towns ordinances.