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Interim city manager outlines first 30 days; IT upgrades, finance deadlines and fire hires reported

City of Forest Park (monthly awards meeting) · November 4, 2025
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Interim City Manager Chief Clemons summarized a 30-day focus on stabilizing operations and named a project lead for continuity. IT reported audiovisual and server upgrades; finance announced property-tax mailing and hires; fire department noted a new training chief and upcoming awards ceremony.

Chief Clemons, who is serving as interim city manager and fire chief, said her first 30 days have focused on stabilizing operations, strengthening communication and reviewing department performance metrics. She said the city engaged Slaven, a talent management company, to support recruitment for the next city manager and that she appointed Alton Matthews as a project lead to coordinate with procurement manager Talisa Adams.

"During my first 30 days…

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