T his gambit took place nineteen and a half months after Republicans Dunn and Cranmer had become the first GOP majority in 60 years to gain control of county government, only to see their historic victory unwind over policy and personnel differences. Democrat Mike Dawida will then take over and retain the chairmanship until December 31st, 1999. R anking Cranmer amongst the likes of Benedict Arnold, Dunn accused his one-time running mate of being disloyal to him, the Republican Party and the people of Allegheny County. T he ousting of Dunn was largely a symbolic gesture because the chairmanship carries no significant power.
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