Stacy Garrity

There are no reported criminal charges, indictments, convictions, or findings of corruption against Stacy Garrity. Public controversies regarding her career include: Lobbying Activities: Critics, including public interest groups, have suggested that Garrity’s former executive role at Global Tungsten and Powders involved lobbying that required registration, which she did not obtain. Her campaign maintains she never crossed the legal threshold for mandatory registration. Board Compensation and Conflicts: As treasurer, Garrity joined the board of ECM Insurance Group. Critics have questioned the potential for conflict of interest given her office’s regulatory environment. The Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission reviewed the arrangement and stated it was not prohibited. Investment Politics: Garrity faced criticism for purchasing $45 million in Israel Bonds as state treasurer, with some ethics experts arguing the decision introduced political considerations into fiduciary investment duties. She later paid for her own ticket to an industry-hosted gala using campaign funds, citing a desire to avoid using taxpayer resources for a political event. 2020 Election Rhetoric: Garrity previously made public comments sowing doubt about the 2020 presidential election results. She has since downplayed those remarks, describing them as being caught up in the atmosphere of a rally.