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Forest ParkOK averageUS Census ACS
Population
883
Per-capita income
$51,937
Median home value
$274,700
Bachelor's or higher
36%
Typical home value $307,864 +3.8% yr/yr · +22.3% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
20252 housing units ($1.1M)

Recent meetings

Tue Jul 28, 2026

NOTICE OF REGULAR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FOREST PARK OKLAHOMA

Forest Park board to vote on jail contracts and employee raises

The Town of Forest Park Board of Trustees will meet on July 28, 2026, to discuss and potentially approve annual contracts, including jail services and towing, as well as employee-related decisions like a wage increase. The agenda also includes policy discussions and departmental reports.

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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FOREST PARK, OK https://www.forestparkok.gov/watch-meeting/ July 28, 2026 As required by the Oklahoma statutes, notice is hereby given of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Forest Park, to be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 4203 N. Coltrane Road, Forest Park, Ok. The Board may discuss and vote to approve, disapprove, or take other action on any item on this agenda. AGENDA Call to Order Flag Salute Roll Call Declaration of Quorum A. Committee Reports: Part 2, Chapter 3, Sec 2-314 (B) C) 1) Planning and Zoning Commission – Chair, Dennis French 2) Budget Committee – Trustee William Jones / Treasurer, Larry Epps 3) Economic Development Council – Chair, Robert Williams B. Department Heads Committee Reports 1) Fire Department – Chief Chuck Blair 2) Police Department – Chief Lennon Williams 3) Public Works – Shawn Mitchell 4) General Administration – Alma Motte C. Residents to be heard D. Consent Agenda a. Approve the regular meeting minutes of June 30, 2026. b. Approve the July expenditures of $_______________. c. Ratify the contractor’s name change from Design Concepts to Poisedon Design Concepts, LLC. d. Approve Shawn Mitchell applying for ACOG REAP Grant for Public Works Department. E. Discussions to approve or not approve the following annual Town Contracts and Agreements for 2026-2027 fiscal year. a. The City of Midwest C …
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Tue Jun 30, 2026

Meeting

Forest Park Board of Trustees to review annual town contracts and agreements

The Board of Trustees will discuss and vote on annual contracts for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The meeting includes votes on security subscriptions, police candidate queries, and funding for a community run.

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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FOREST PARK, OK https://www.forestparkok.gov/watch-meeting/ June 30, 2026 As required by the Oklahoma statutes, notice is hereby given of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Forest Park, to be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 4203 N. Coltrane Road, Forest Park, Ok. The Board may discuss and vote to approve, disapprove, or take other action on any item on this agenda. AGENDA Call to Order Flag Salute Roll Call Declaration of Quorum A. Committee Reports: Part 2, Chapter 3, Sec 2-314 (B) C) 1) Planning and Zoning Commission – Chair, Dennis French 2) Budget Committee – Trustee William Jones / Treasurer, Larry Epps 3) Economic Development Council – Chair, Robert Williams B. Residents to be heard C. Consent Agenda a. Approve the regular meeting minutes of May 26, 2026. b. Approve the special meeting minutes of June 4, 2026. c. Approve the June expenditures of $_______________. d. Ratify the 2002 Chevy Tahoe for rear brake replacement and one set of tires for the amount not to exceed $1200.00. D. Discussions to approve or not approve the following annual Town Contracts and Agreements for 2026-2027 fiscal year. a. Rick Knighton – Municipal Judge – Resolution No. 2026-012 b. Young Towing Service c. Annual Fire Equipment Agreement d. Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center Jail Services Agreement e. Radio System License Agreement f …
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Tue Jun 30, 2026

NOTICE OF REGULAR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FOREST PARK OKLAHOMA

Board will vote on multiple annual town contracts for 2026‑2027

The Forest Park Board of Trustees will hear committee reports, resident comments, and a consent agenda that includes meeting minutes and a $1200 vehicle repair. The board will discuss and vote on a series of annual contracts for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year, covering the municipal judge, towing, fire equipment, jail services, radio license, rental, waste management, and AT&T services. Additional items include a $500 yearly Guardian subscription, a $408 cost to query the Guardian website for six police candidates, a $1000 seed grant for the Economic Development Council’s 5K/10K run, and the acceptance of two resignations.

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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FOREST PARK, OK https://www.forestparkok.gov/watch-meeting/ June 30, 2026 As required by the Oklahoma statutes, notice is hereby given of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Forest Park, to be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 4203 N. Coltrane Road, Forest Park, Ok. The Board may discuss and vote to approve, disapprove, or take other action on any item on this agenda. AGENDA Call to Order Flag Salute Roll Call Declaration of Quorum A. Committee Reports: Part 2, Chapter 3, Sec 2-314 (B) C) 1) Planning and Zoning Commission – Chair, Dennis French 2) Budget Committee – Trustee William Jones / Treasurer, Larry Epps 3) Economic Development Council – Chair, Robert Williams B. Residents to be heard C. Consent Agenda a. Approve the regular meeting minutes of May 26, 2026. b. Approve the special meeting minutes of June 4, 2026. c. Approve the June expenditures of $_______________. d. Ratify the 2002 Chevy Tahoe for rear brake replacement and one set of tires for the amount not to exceed $1200.00. D. Discussions to approve or not approve the following annual Town Contracts and Agreements for 2026-2027 fiscal year. a. Rick Knighton – Municipal Judge – Resolution No. 2026-012 b. Young Towing Service c. Annual Fire Equipment Agreement d. Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center Jail Services Agreement e. Radio System License Agreement f …
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Thu Jun 4, 2026

NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FOREST PARK OK

✓ Decided: Board approves budget resolution, lot split, contracts, and several facility upgrades

The Board of Trustees approved Resolution #2026-010 for the 2026/2027 fiscal year budget. They also approved a lot split/replat application, the annual town contracts for 2026‑2027, and multiple facility upgrades including carpet replacement, restroom remodel, a Dutch‑door conversion, breakroom remodel, and bullet‑proof glass windows. No action was taken on the proposed budget modification.

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-95250000NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FOREST PARK, OK https://www.forestparkok.gov/watch-meeting/ June 4, 2026 As required by the Oklahoma statutes, notice is hereby given of the Special Budget Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Forest Park, to be held at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 4203 N. Coltrane Road, Forest Park, Ok. The Board may discuss and vote to approve, disapprove, or take other action on any item on this agenda. AGENDA/MINUTES Call to Order @ 6:35pm Roll Call Flag Salute Ward 1 - Steve Miller – Absent Ward 2 – Darlene Davis – Present Ward 3 - Mayor George Smith – Present Ward 4 - William Jones – Present Ward 5 - RaShanna Baker – Absent Declaration of Quorum: Yes A. Discussion and action to modify and update the 2026/2027 fiscal year budget for the Town of Forest Park, OK. NO ACTION TAKEN B. Discussion to approve or not approve the Resolution # 2026-010 for 2026/2027 fiscal year budget for the Town of Forest Park, OK. Motion by: Trustee Davis Second by: Trustee Jones Motion carried: Yes C. Discussion to approve or not approve the “Lot Split/Replat Application” effectively immediately. Motion by: Trustee Jones Second by: Trustee Davis Motion carried: Yes D. Discussion to approve or not approve the following annual Town Contracts and Agreements for 2026- 2027 (see attachment) Motion by: Trustee Davis Second by: Trustee Jones Motion carried: Yes E. Discussion to approve …
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Tue Feb 24, 2026

NOTICE OF REGULAR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FOREST PARK OKLAHOMA

Forest Park Board of Trustees to discuss truck restriction signs and staff termination

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss placing signs in Oklahoma City boundaries to prohibit trucks with more than two axles from entering Forest Park. The board will also consider the termination of Nadiah Howell and a training cost for the OACP New Chiefs Training.

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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FOREST PARK, OK https://www.forestparkok.gov/watch-meeting/ FEBRUARY 24, 2026 As required by the Oklahoma statutes, notice is hereby given of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Forest Park, to be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 4203 N. Coltrane Road, Forest Park, Ok. The Board may discuss and vote to approve, disapprove, or take other action on any item on this agenda. Call to Order AGENDA Flag Salute Roll Call Declaration of Quorum A. Committee Reports: Part 2, Chapter 3, Sec 2-314 (B) C) 1) Planning and Zoning Commission – Chair Dennis French 2) Budget Committee – Trustee William Jones B. Residents to be heard D. Consent Agenda a. Approval of the regular meeting minutes of February 3, 2026. b. To ratify the January 2026 expenditures of ______________. c. To approve the February expenditures of ________________. E. Discussion to approve or not to approve the OACP New Chiefs Training, cost of $250 scheduled for April 13-17, 2026. Will be held at the Moore-Norman Technology Center (MNTC) South Penn Campus in the Conference Center located at 13301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73170. F. Discussion to approve or not approve applying for a revocable permit with the City of Oklahoma City, to place nine (9) signs in the OKC boundaries prohibiting more than two (2) axle trucks from entering Forest Park. The cost of printing …
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Tue Feb 3, 2026

NOTICE OF SPECIAL OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FOREST PARK OKLAHOMA

Forest Park Board of Trustees to consider police promotions and town hall renovations

The Board of Trustees will discuss personnel changes in the police department and several town maintenance projects. The meeting includes votes on expenditures for fire department repairs and town hall breakroom renovations.

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FOREST PARK, OK https://www.forestparkok.gov/watch-meeting/ FEBRUARY 3, 2026 As required by the Oklahoma statutes, notice is hereby given of the Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Forest Park, to be held at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 4203 N. Coltrane Road, Forest Park, Ok. The Board may discuss and vote to approve, disapprove, or take other action on any item on this agenda. Call to Order AGENDA Flag Salute Roll Call Declaration of Quorum A. Committee Reports: Part 2, Chapter 3, Sec 2-314 (B) C) 1) Planning and Zoning Commission – Chair Dennis French 2) Budget Committee – Trustee William Jones 3) Fiscal Audit 2024-2025 Review – Dillon & Associates B. Department Staff Reports 1) General Administrator – Alma Motte 2) Public Works Supt. – Shawn Mitchell 3) Emergency Manager – Chuck Blair 4) Interim Police Chief – Lenon Williams C. Residents to be heard D. Consent Agenda a. Approval of the regular meeting minutes of December 16, 2025. b. To ratify the December 2025 expenditures of $95,781.85. c. Approval of the QuickBooks invoice for Contract Services on Intuit QuickBooks, Elite Payroll - 3yr Renewal $1,200.00. =========================================================== E. Discussion to approve or not approve to replace the NE fire dept. overhead door for $1,500.00. The motor went out on the northeast apparatus bay. F. Discussion to …
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🌐 County-level context (Oklahoma County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Business establishments24,877 (407,951 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,180/mo (2025)
Adults with low literacy22.5% (low numeracy 33% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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Permitted housing units

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.436
All kids
0.390
Black kids
0.330

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