Sonya Hoppes has served as South Beloit’s First City Administrator since 2021. Sonya was born and raised in South Beloit and is a 1999 South Beloit High School graduate. Sonya served on the South Beloit Park & Recreation Advisory Board, Vice Chaired the South Beloit Centennial Committee and served two partial terms on the South Beloit City Council.

Sonya earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Western Illinois University in Recreation, Parks & Tourism Administration. Sonya also brings 11 years of professional, municipal experience from the City of Beloit, Wisconsin and the City of Wildwood, Florida.

Sonya is passionate about the potential for South Beloit to continue the path of continuous improvement, professionalism and stability. Sonya’s forward thinking and spirit of collaboration mixed with dedication and professionalism makes for a perfect fit.  

 

“I am honored to continue to serve the residents of South Beloit and take great pride in the City Staff and the work we do. This team is committed to providing fiscally responsible, highly dependable, quality services with integrity and professionalism.”