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STIERMAN, ERIC. (Dubuque, IA, Dec. 30, 1954-- ). County treasurer. A former deputy county auditor and deputy county treasurer, Stierman ran for auditor when | STIERMAN, ERIC. (Dubuque, IA, Dec. 30, 1954-- ). County treasurer. A former deputy county auditor and deputy county treasurer, Stierman ran for auditor when incumbent [[HIRSCH, Terrance|Terrance HIRSCH]] decided not to seek reelection in 1984. Although he had a majority of the popular votes, Stierman did not have 35% and consequently the Democratic Party called a convention to select their nominee. They chose [[MCFARLAND, Michael|Michael MACFARLAND]] who went on to victory in November. | ||
When a deputy position opened in the treasurer's office, Stierman went to work from treasurer [[BREITBACH, Thomas William|Thomas William BREITBACH]]. When the latter retired in 1989, he recommended Stierman be appointed for the balance of the term. The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors, however, chose to appoint | When a deputy position opened in the treasurer's office, Stierman went to work from treasurer [[BREITBACH, Thomas William|Thomas William BREITBACH]]. When the latter retired in 1989, he recommended Stierman be appointed for the balance of the term. The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors, however, chose to appoint Robert Carr. In the primary election of 1994, Stierman defeated Carr with 60% of the vote. | ||
Revision as of 03:17, 7 November 2008
STIERMAN, ERIC. (Dubuque, IA, Dec. 30, 1954-- ). County treasurer. A former deputy county auditor and deputy county treasurer, Stierman ran for auditor when incumbent Terrance HIRSCH decided not to seek reelection in 1984. Although he had a majority of the popular votes, Stierman did not have 35% and consequently the Democratic Party called a convention to select their nominee. They chose Michael MACFARLAND who went on to victory in November.
When a deputy position opened in the treasurer's office, Stierman went to work from treasurer Thomas William BREITBACH. When the latter retired in 1989, he recommended Stierman be appointed for the balance of the term. The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors, however, chose to appoint Robert Carr. In the primary election of 1994, Stierman defeated Carr with 60% of the vote.