Tompkins represented the 8th Ward on the city council for six years, but did not run for re-election in 2019. For the past year, she has worked as business manager for MindFire Communications in LeClaire.
Until Monday night, her name had not been disclosed, and some members of the county board said they, and county residents, should have had more time to consider her possible appointment. According to the Quad City Times, the vote was 3 to 1, with all three Republican members voting "yes," one of the Democrats voting "no," and the other Democrat voting "present."
State law allows county residents to petition for a special election, and if there is one, it'll be supervised by the new auditor, Tompkins.
