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ForestParkReview.com Vol. 105, No. XX
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REVIEW AUGUST 24, 2022
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John Doss hopes to ‘put the Park back in Forest Park’ Mayoral candidate says he will prioritize public safety, community development By IGOR STUDENKOV Staff Reporter
John Doss, former village public works chief and current park district president, will officially kick off his mayoral campaign on Aug. 28 at 1 p.m. at Doc Ryan’s bar, 7432 Madison St. While Doss confirmed his intention to run back in late May, his campaign has been fairly quiet until now. He is currently the only candidate challenging incumbent mayor Rory Hoskins, who had his own campaign kickoff in June. Candidates can begin circulating nominating petitions in mid-September and filing deadlines are set for early December, so there is still time for other candidates to join the field. Doss said he isn’t running as part of a slate – though he said he intends to support candidates in other races. He argued that his record at the village and at the park district, as well as his personal integrity, made him wellsuited to be mayor. Doss said that, if elected, his major priorities would be to improve public safety, especially See JOHN DOSS on page 6
Going forth with the Fourth Rescheduled concert and fireworks at The Park Story and photos, p. 12
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John Rice: The summer flew with so much to do
Tom Holmes: The need for patient urgency
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