Government
Meet your village elected officials
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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.
Committees
Business and Industrial Development
Human Resources
Service
Committees
Safety
Service
Zoning and Planning
Committees
Safety
ChairZoning and Planning
ChairBusiness and Industrial Development
Committees
Business and Industrial Development
ChairHuman Resources
ChairRecreation Board
LiaisonFinance
Zoning and Planning
Committees
Tree Commission
LiaisonFinance
Safety
Committees
Finance
ChairService
ChairBusiness and Industrial Development
Human Resources
Village Committees
Meet the committees that keep Forest running
Forest’s committees are made up of residents and council members who volunteer their time to handle everything from parks and trees to finance, safety, and zoning decisions. Below, you’ll find who serves on each committee, what they’re responsible for, and how to get involved when a seat opens up.
Business and Industrial Development
Additional members represent this committee from Buckeye Machine and Triumph.
Chair:Mary Dickinson
Members
- Mary Dickinson
- Danielle Moore
- Dean Hankins
- Loretta Perkins
- Valerie Mullholand
Finance
Chair:Valerie Mullholand
Members
- Valerie Mullholand
- Brenda Kromer
- Jakob Rinehammer
- Mary Dickinson
- Sarah Hankins
Human Resources
Chair:Mary Dickinson
Members
- Mary Dickinson
- Brandon Kromer
- Brenda Kromer
- Danielle Moore
- Douglas Hankins
- Jakob Rinehammer
- Valerie Mullholand
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.
Chair:Val Stephans
Members
- Val Stephans
- Mary Dickinson
- Alec Loveridge
- Beth Deringer
- Dave Hankins
- Pam Thames
Safety
Vacant seat available from ambulance board.
Chair:Loretta Perkins
Members
- Loretta Perkins
- Brandon Kromer
- Douglas Hankins
- Joe Moore
- Sarah Hankins
Service
Chair:Valerie Mullholand
Members
- Valerie Mullholand
- Danielle Moore
- Jakob Rinehammer
- Joe Moore
Tree Commission
Seeking 2 members of the community to fill vacant seats. Please contact village office if interested.
Chair:Pam Thames
Members
- Pam Thames
- Sarah Hankins
- Carl Kissling
- Val Stephans
Zoning and Planning
Seeking village resident to fill vacant seat. Please contact office if interested.
Chair:Loretta Perkins
Members
- Loretta Perkins
- Brandon Kromer
- Douglas Hankins
- Jakob Rinehammer
- Joe Moore
- Mary Dickinson
Contact
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