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BLOOMFIELD — Two Democrats will face off against each other for the Davis County Auditor’s post during the June 3 primary — Linda Humphrey and Brenda Johnson. Incumbent Auditor Goldie Rysdam is not running for re-election.

Linda Humphrey

Linda Humphrey said her training has taken place at the Davis County Auditor’s office, where she currently works.

“I have a strong accounting background, excellent computer skills, and I’m already familiar with all the software we use in the office,” she said. “I’ve worked very closely with the current auditor in all the areas of her job and will have even more training by the time she would leave this position.”

She said she’s also familiar with recent legislative decisions that will impact Davis County.

“The [Iowa] Legislature has made some big changes to the election laws for Iowa voters this year. My training has made me aware of all of [the changes] and the new voting equipment. I’m the election administrator... plus I do the county payroll, the fixed assets and the real estate.”

But it’s not just knowledge that would make her a good auditor, Humphrey said.

“I went to school here, raised a family here, have a lot of friends here,” she said. “I really do care about the people here. And I would look forward to continuing to serve all the people of Davis County.”

Humphrey said besides getting voters and election workers up to speed on the new voting equipment, the next auditor may also be called upon to review the budget for money to help repair county roads severely damaged by winter weather and thawing.

Brenda Johnson

Brenda Johnson said if she became auditor, it would be her goal to have citizens served right the first time.

“[I want] to serve Davis County residents in a timely and efficient manner, so that they are able to complete their business in a first-time visit rather than having to come back to the office,” she said.