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The spring election is April 7.

Becky Magestro, chief of staff for City Manager John Weidl, told the 69���� on Tuesday that Majkrzak hadn’t yet filed any paperwork to indicate whether he would run -- or not run -- in April.

Magestro didn’t immediately respond to messages left by The 69���� on Friday.

Thompson and her family have lived in Whitewater since 2018.

"We came to Whitewater because of the affordable market-priced rental we leased, and stayed because of the small-town vibe," she wrote in a release. "My family enjoys many community activities here in Whitewater, with some of our favorites being events at Flat Iron Park, use of city parks (including the skate park), farmers' markets, holiday Pparades, and Independence Day fireworks."

She wrote in the release that her family is active in the community as entrepreneurs and volunteers, and are passionate about music, art and nature. Her children attend Whitewater public schools, except for one who recently graduated and has moved on to a career with the U.S. Marine Corps.

Thompson and her family started Thompson Handyman LLC in Whitewater, and said they have been "truly blessed by our neighbors" who have hired them.

"Many of our customers have become our friends, and we are better people because of them. We strive to be open and honest, offer quality solutions, and a workmanship warranty," Thompson wrote in the release.

"I cannot sit still for long. I enjoy being helpful and purposefully engaged in work. I also enjoy volunteering," Thompson added. "In the past, I volunteered at Root Pike WIN trash cleanups in Racine, while more recently I volunteer with the Whitewater Creek Coalition as the president."

Thompson has an associate's degree in civil engineering with a focus in wastewater treatment from Gateway Technical College.

"While there, I was equipped with knowledge in water treatment/chemistry, stormwater preservation methods, 3-D architectural design, estimating, project management, construction materials, and a vast array of other skills related to civil construction and environmental engineering," Thompson wrote. "I love learning and continue my education in a variety of self-propelled mediums. Namely, books, scientific studies, and free online courses from Hillsdale College and MIT."

Thompson worked as a municipal engineering technician for the village of Mount Pleasant. She also held a variety of positions at Millenium Forms in Elkhorn, including quality-control supervisor.

"I am running for city council and humbly ask for your vote, because I want to see smart and transparent fiscal spending. I want to see our city continue to improve infrastructure and safety. I want to see growth in our city's economy by bringing in diverse, (what I call) 'fair-wage-plus' jobs," she wrote. "I want to see my neighbors to be able to pay their bills with income leftover each month. The ability to save money and be charitable grows prosperity within our families and our community."

In the release, she also wrote that she advocates for "safe affordable homeownership," which focuses on encouraging repairs of existing single-family homes, building new affordable single-family homes and opposing taxpayer-subsidized apartment projects that "don't fit Whitewater's needs."

She said she’s also an advocate for economic growth, which she defined as retaining existing businesses and attracting “a diverse mix of small, medium, and large businesses to expand the local job market and match a broad range of skill sets."

She also wrote that she advocates community safety and quality of life, which she defined as improving existing infrastructure, safety of residents and environmental standards, while supporting "family-friendly programs that strengthen neighborhood bonds and celebrate Whitewater's unique culture.”