Forest Park rolls out $23.46 minimum wage for city employees

Forest Park Mayor Angelyne Butler (center) stands among several members of the city's police department (Courtesy of Forest Park).

This story was updated on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at 7:03 p.m.

The City of Forest Park is boosting the livelihood of its city employees who are working in the area.

Last fall, city council members voted unanimously to raise the minimum wage from $17 to $23.46 an hour. The new wage was officially rolled out during the first week of January.