Elected Officials

Get to know the people who represent you and our vision for Forest.

Meet your village elected officials

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Derek Hastings

Mayor

Term ends 12/31/2027

forestohmayor@gmail.com

Leadership

Village Council

Our village is led by dedicated officials committed to serving the community. Get to know the individuals who represent you and their vision for Forest. Village of Forest Council meetings are open to the public and held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 in the City Building unless otherwise announced.

Council Meeting Minutes

Danielle Moore
Council Member
Term ends 12/31/2029
danielle.moore.forestcouncil@gmail.com
Committees
Business and Industrial Development
Human Resources
Service
Joe Moore
Council Member
Term ends 12/31/2027
joeyrmoore83@gmail.com
Committees
Safety
Service
Zoning and Planning
Loretta Perkins
Council Member
Term ends 12/31/2027
loretta@goldengiant.com
Committees
Safety
Chair
Zoning and Planning
Chair
Business and Industrial Development
Mary Dickinson
Council Member
Term ends 12/31/2029
mtdickinson04@hotmail.com
Committees
Business and Industrial Development
Chair
Human Resources
Chair
Recreation Board
Liaison
Finance
Zoning and Planning
Sarah Hankins
Council Member
Term ends 12/31/2029
shank51168@gmail.com
Committees
Tree Commission
Liaison
Finance
Safety
Valerie Mullholand
Council President
Term ends 12/31/2029
valeriem@hey.com
Committees
Finance
Chair
Service
Chair
Business and Industrial Development
Human Resources