Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has appointed Hattie Davis of Marble Hill as the new Bollinger County Circuit Clerk. Davis has served as Acting Circuit Clerk since March and has experience working with the Office of State Courts Administration and the Bollinger County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. She is also involved with the Marble Hill Optimist Club and the U.S. Army’s Family Readiness Group, which supports military families, as reported by the Governor's office.
In Warren County, Rodney McKinney of Marthasville will take on the role of Prosecuting Attorney. McKinney has operated a private law practice since 2008 and has previous experience as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Franklin County and Assistant Public Defender in St. Louis. He is a member of the Missouri and Franklin County Bar Associations. McKinney has also volunteered with the Franklin County Treatment Court for nearly ten years. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from St. Louis University School of Law, where he graduated cum laude and participated in the law review, as well as a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
The governor’s appointments aim to ensure continuity and expertise in the region’s law enforcement and judicial administration. Both Davis and McKinney have experience in public service and the legal system in Missouri. These appointments highlight the value of local knowledge and established community ties that both appointees bring to their roles.
The appointments occur during a period of change in Missouri’s legal system. Davis and McKinney will assume responsibilities for law enforcement and judicial administration in their respective counties. Both have experience in administrative and legal roles. Davis has handled administrative tasks and participated in community activities, while McKinney has worked as a prosecutor and maintained a legal practice along with volunteer work. The governor’s appointments place experienced individuals in positions that support county operations.
