Forest Park Development Authority swears in appointees and elects Rhonda Wright vice chair

The Development Authority of the City of Forest Park swore in new appointees at its Feb. 25 meeting and elected Rhonda Wright as vice chair.

The oath of office was administered by a city official to new members, with Daniel Ray Allen repeating the oath aloud. The ceremony affirmed support for the U.S. and Georgia constitutions and the Forest Park charter and ordinances.

After roll call confirmed a quorum, the board opened nominations for vice chair. Two nominations were placed—Rhonda Wright and Lois Wright—nominations were closed and the board voted by voice. Rhonda Wright was declared vice chair by majority voice votes.

Staff told members the board will schedule a one‑day retreat in April or May (after April 15) to align goals and operations; staff will circulate a poll to pick specific dates. The meeting concluded with routine business and an adjournment.

What happens next: the newly elected vice chair will serve in the role until the board's next officer election per the authority's bylaws; staff will follow up with retreat dates and onboarding for newly sworn members.