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Forest Park council approves citywide mailed publication, authorizes budget amendment if needed
Summary
The council approved a citywide mailed publication highlighting city initiatives and authorized staff to amend the budget if necessary to fund distribution.
The Forest Park City Council voted on Feb. 17 to approve the distribution of a mailed publication to all households in the city outlining recent initiatives, services and upcoming events, and authorized staff to amend the budget if necessary to pay for the mailer.
Councilwoman Theresa James moved to approve the distribution and to authorize budget adjustments if needed; council records show the motion was seconded and carried by a unanimous vote from council members present.
Why it matters: Council members said the printed mailer is intended to reach residents not on social media or email lists and to provide an "in-depth, accessible, and visually engaging overview of ongoing initiatives," as the staff summary put it.
What council discussed: Councilman Gutierrez asked to confirm that no elected official's campaign material would be included; staff and the city attorney reiterated state law prohibits use of city funds for campaign activity. Council members also requested the governing body be included in content review so each ward has input into materials that represent the city.
Implementation: City staff said the PIO office will produce a mailer and send it to every household; the city manager indicated the mailer would be completed and mailed within days of the meeting.
Ending: The council approved the motion and directed staff to return with cost details for any required budget amendment.
