Alton Approves Appointment Of New Human Resources Director

Alton City Council Meeting: Data Center Concerns, City Business and Public Comment

ALTON – The City of Alton has a new Director of Human Resources after six months of the office being vacant.

Alton City Council members unanimously approved the appointment of Kelly King as the city’s new “Personnel Director,” also known as the Human Resources director.

“I am looking forward to serving the City of Alton,” King said shortly after being appointed. “I’m looking forward to the challenges ahead and I am glad to be a part of the City of Alton, so thank you all.”

Alderman Chris Bohn asked about the position’s salary amount and whether it had been budgeted for. Corporation Counselor Heidi Eckert said the amount has been budgeted for and that the salary “range” is similar to the previous HR director’s salary. Amanda Scoggins previously served as the city’s HR director from 2012 to March of 2026.

An online job posting for the position lists a salary range of $95,000 to $110,000, corresponding with “experience and qualifications.” Mayor David Goins indicated King’s salary would be $108,000. The job also carries a residency requirement for the selected candidate to establish residency within 25 miles of Alton.

City Council members previously approved the appointment of Sonya Bailey as the city’s Personnel Director on May 13, 2026 before unanimously voting to rescind her appointment less than a month later. No official reason was provided for Bailey’s appointment being rescinded.

A recording of the Nov. 12, 2026 Alton City Council meeting, starting at the approval of King’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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