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On Point Exclusive: Dreams of Dentistry Wake Up to the Reality of Politics.

Juandolyn Stokes of On Point with Juandolyn Stokes and Mayor Angelene Butler of Forest Park discuss her journey to mayor and more.

Juandolyn Stokes of On Point with Juandolyn Stokes and Mayor Angelene Butler of Forest Park discuss her journey to mayor and more.
Juandolyn Stokes of On Point with Juandolyn Stokes and Mayor Angelene Butler of Forest Park discuss her journey to mayor and more.
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The mayor of Forest Park, Angelene Butler joined Juandolyn on, OPWJS to discuss her "humbling" journey to become mayor. Butler said her initial plan was to become a dentist, but she could not make the difference she wanted working in people's mouths' so she switched to politics.

She describes her leadership style as transformative. She believes people did not know how to take her at first because she led with her pedigree, but believes she can relate to the people because she too has also experienced challenges like being unemployed, underemployed, faced foreclosure, and being a teenage parent.


Since then, she has learned to lead with her heart. She is the first woman and 24th mayor to hold this position. She welcomes Juandolyn's Healthier U Fair this weekend at Starr Park in Forest Park.

Listen to the full interview below.

On Point with Juandolyn Stokes can be heard Mon - Fri from 10  a.m. - 1 p.m. Listen through News & Talk 1380-WAOK, V-103FM (HD3) www.WAOK.com or download the Audacy App from www.Audacy.com.

Juandolyn Stokes of On Point with Juandolyn Stokes and Mayor Angelene Butler of Forest Park discuss her journey to mayor and more.