The county treasurer manages billions of dollars per year, collecting revenue, and investing and disbursing these funds on behalf of the county. Incumbent John Weinstein will vacate the office, leaving a contest between Democrat Erica Rocchi Brusselars and Republican Herb Ohliger.
Running as the GOP nominee would set Zappala up for a rematch with Matt Dugan, Allegheny County’s chief public defender, who bested him easily in the Democratic primary.
For the first time in nearly 25 years, Allegheny County could have a new county treasurer, as Democrat Erica Rocchi Brusselars announced her candidacy on Tuesday. Incumbent John Weinstein, a Democrat, was first elected to the treasurer position in 1999 and has held the position since then. It’s unclear if