Published: April 10, 2008 10:45 am      

Behr becomes second auditor candidate

GRAND MOUND — A second man has announced his candidacy for Clinton County Auditor.

Dan Behr, of Grand Mound, will run as a Democrat. He will face Democrat Eric Van Lancker in the June 3 primary.

Behr was born and raised in Clinton County, attended schools in Camanche, Clinton, Low Moor, and graduated from Central Community School at DeWitt. He attended Clinton Community College, majoring in accounting. Behr has over 30 years experience in the auditing field. During this time, he completed numerous business administration and leadership courses and has held several executive level positions. He is a past officer of the Quad-Cities and Central States Auditors’ trade association.

Behr is serving his 10th term as mayor of Grand Mound. Under his leadership the city completed several capital improvement projects including a new city hall, fire station expansion, wastewater plant upgrade, new water treatment plant, senior housing and creation of a 28E agreement with Wheatland and Lowden for garbage service.

Behr was a volunteer fireman for 25 years, is past President of the local Jaycee chapter, past officer of the Grand Mound Ball Club and currently serves on the Central Community School Five-Year Facilities Planning Committee, the Clinton County Emergency Management Commission, and the Clinton County E911 Commission.

Behr and his wife Cindy have one son, Danny. They are active members of Immanuel Lutheran Church at Grand Mound. Behr enjoys playing golf and gardening in his spare time.

When asked why he is running for office, he said, “the duties and responsibilities of the auditor combine my professional career and my experience in public service. I feel well qualified to uphold the high standards set by the present Auditor, Charlie Sheridan.”