Republicans nominate Steve Ahrens for county auditor
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A special convention of Scott County Republicans nominated Steve Ahrens to run for county auditor this fall. Ahrens was nominated unanimously by the 63 delegates attending the convention at the 4-H Building at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.
"I'm ready to get rolling," Ahrens said Saturday. "I'm thrilled with the unanimous support."
Ahrens, a former Davenport alderman who works for the city's Levee Improvement Commission, was expected to win the party nod. He was the only person nominated, said John Ortega, a party official.
Two Democrats have said they're interested in their party's nomination: Scott County Supervisor Roxanna Moritz and former Davenport alderman Tom Engelmann. There may be others who step into the race, though. The Democrats haven't announced a date for their special convention, but it's expected to occur next month.
Wes Rostenbach, the current auditor who was appointed after Karen Fitzsimmons' death, said he is not interested in running for the post.
The auditor oversees elections and also serves as clerk to the county board. Fitzsimmons had held the job for more than 31 years.
This fall's election of an auditor also will determine whether Republicans or Democrats control the committee that fills vacancies on the county board.
The auditor, treasurer and recorder fulfill that function. Democrats have held a majority on the panel.
Ed Tibbetts can be contacted at (563) 383-2327 or etibbetts@qctimes.com.
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