Alton Appoints Campbell As New Planning Director, Filling Caffey’s Vacancy
Alton City Council Meeting: Data Center Concerns, City Business and Public Comment
ALTON – Alton has officially appointed a new Director of Planning & Development.
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Alton City Council members unanimously approved the appointment of Andi Campbell as the city’s next Director of Planning & Development on Nov. 12, 2026.
Campbell, who has served as Deputy Director of Planning & Development since September of 2022, was reappointed to the role on May 14, 2025. She previously served as a senior planner for the City of Collinsville, a planner for the City of Kirkwood, Mo., and in two prior roles for Madison County as planning coordinator and sustainability coordinator.
Campbell will now fill the vacancy left by former Planning Director Greg Caffey, whose resignation was unanimously approved by council members on Oct. 28, 2026. Caffey's reappointment was previously rejected in a 4-2 vote of the Alton City Council on July 22, 2026.
Caffey, who previously served for 25 years in various roles for the city including as the head of multiple departments, had been absent from several meetings during ongoing litigation between the city and Mayor David Goins – a case in which Caffey himself is named a plaintiff.
Alderman Chris Bohn asked how much the city will be paying Campbell compared to Caffey. Mayor David Goins said Caffey, who previously served as director of Code Enforcement, Building and Zoning and Planning & Development, earned a salary of $146,000. Campbell’s salary as director of Planning & Development will be $130,000.
Bohn asked why a candidate was chosen for the position internally, rather than advertising the position to outside applicants. Goins said the city already had a qualified candidate in-house, while other city officials cited Campbell’s qualifications, work ethic, ability to find answers to questions and more.
Alderman John Meehan described Campbell as “outstanding,” saying she comes to every meeting prepared with questions and answers. Corporation Counselor Heidi Eckert agreed, adding: “I don’t know who the city would find that would bring the same skillset she has.”
Alderwoman Rosie Brown said that while Campbell does a great job for the city, she feels the position should have been advertised to outside candidates. Alderwoman Martha Pfister said the city had a “huge gap” in the department which needed to be filled immediately.
A recording of the Nov. 12, 2026 Alton City Council meeting, starting at the approval of Campbell’s appointment, is available at the top of this story. The full meeting can also be seen on Riverbender.com/video.
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