Kimberly James was sworn in for a four-year term as the Ward 1 council member during the City of Forest Park’s year-end community meeting. Mayor Butler joined remotely to administer the oath and offered congratulatory remarks about James’s role in continuing the city’s recent progress.

The mayor noted partnerships that helped secure major projects for the city, including assistance by Senator Alsace to bring a $166,000,000 Bureau Logistics Center award tied to the Department of Defense. After the oath, Mayor Butler said she was grateful to have been part of the city’s progress and expressed confidence in James’s ability to lead.

Councilmember James then resumed the meeting and introduced department presentations that recapped 2025 accomplishments across finance, public works, public safety and economic development. The meeting ended with an invitation to review the recorded session on the city website.