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Leadership
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David Book
Village Council
Leadership
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 Thursday of each month at 7:00 in the City Building unless otherwise announced.
Derek Hastings
Council President
Term Expires: 12/31/2027
Valerie Mullholand
Council Member
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Loretta Perkins
Council Member
Term Expires: 12/31/2027
Jerrie Whitling
Council Member
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Suzanne Shark
Council Member
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Mary Dickinson
Council Member
Term Expires: 12/31/2025
Committees
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Zoning and Planning Commission
Committee Members
Recreation Board
Meetings are held the first (1st) Sunday and third (3rd) of each month at the park at 3:00 PM during the months of May-September. From October through April meetings are the first (1st) Sunday of the month at the park at 3:00 PM.
Committee Members
Human Resources
Committee Members
Finance
Committee Members
Safety
Committee Members
Service
Committee Members
Business and Industrial Development
We are still in need of a representative from the community, industry and heath care sectors.