Allegheny County's treasurer is the latest candidate to enter the race for county executive.John Weinstein says his county government experience sets him apart from the rest of the field seeking the seat currently held by Democrat Rich Fitzgerald, who is in his third and final term."Our next county executive shouldn't have to be trained on how to do the job," Weinstein told Pittsburgh's Action News 4. "I have the ability to govern. I've proven that."I've never lost a dime of taxpayer money over 25 years. I've been investing the money every day, and we've never lost one dime, so I'm prepared to formulate the position of this job immediately on day one."Weinstein has been elected to six straight terms as county treasurer."I have two and a half decades of understanding all the departments, the budgeting," he said. "The county budget in total is over $3 billion. We have 7,500 employees, 400 miles of roads, 500 bridges. This is a big operation, and you have to have the wherewithal and the understanding how to operate this government, and I've been doing that. I have an excellent relationship with county council, and I want to be able to continue that and be partners."Weinstein said he would work with Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey to help address the issues of city crime and homelessness while focusing on other important county challenges."There are so many issues that are facing this region right now," Weinstein said. "There's an issue downtown in the city of Pittsburgh about crime, and the homeless issue downtown, the drug issue. All of these issues, specifically downtown, are a priority for me."The infrastructure is a priority for me, safe bridges and roadways. The Shuman Center is a priority for me for troubled youth. We have to have a place for kids that get in trouble to go, to rehabilitate them, so that the older they get, they don't continue to get into trouble."The Kane hospitals, the jail, the environment — these are all primary issues that I'm so focused on, and being able to tackle them on day one as we move this county forward."The father of young twins, Weinstein said he is committed to job creation to give young people opportunities to stay in the region."Businesses create jobs, and we need to bring as many businesses as we can. I have the relationship with the business community and the labor community to be able to bring them together to do that," he said.Weinstein is seeking the Democratic nomination in an increasingly crowded pool. A total of seven candidates have now launched their bids for the seat.In addition to Weinstein, the following Democrats are running for county executive:Erin McClelland, former congressional candidateMichael Lamb, Pittsburgh city controllerOlivia Bennett, county councilwomanDave Fawcett, former county councilmanSara Innamorato, state representativeWill Parker, CEO of VendSpin mobile delivery appNo Republican has announced a candidacy yet.