Forest Park Mayor discusses the city experiencing a resurgence

Forest Park Mayor Angelyne Butler discusses her top priorities for 2023 and provides updates about affordable housing, economic development and public safety. (Photo Credit: City of Forest Park)

Forest Park Mayor Angelyne Butler says the city is on the cusp of a resurgence.

“We are a logistics powerhouse and that is largely because of Fort Gillem, explained Butler on Thursday’s edition of “Closer Look.”

Butler further explained that more than 3,000 jobs have been created since she took office as the city’s 24th mayor.

Mayor Bulter also spoke about an upcoming meet and greet for investors looking to develop in the city, gentrification and plans to create more affordable housing.