Ballotpedia, Stacy Garrity

Stacy attended Sayre High School in Sayre, Pennsylvania. She earned a bachelor's degree in finance and economics from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. She is married to her husband, Daniel, and they attend both the Christian Life Church and Emory Baptist Church.

Stacy worked at Global Tungsten & Powders Corp., where she became one of the first female vice presidents. She previously served in the U.S. Army Reserve.

Stacy L. Garrity is the treasurer of Pennsylvania. She was elected in 2020 and is serving her first term. She previously ran for U.S. Congress representing Pennsylvania's 12th district in 2019, but she did not win.

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Opposes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing.

Opposes considering environmental issues, social issues, and corporate governance (ESG) when make investment decisions.

As treasurer, sent a letter to financial institutions advising them her department “has a compelling interest” to know whether institutions it works with are “engaged in energy policies harmful to the state’s economy and, thus, its residents.”

As treasurer, sent a letter to financial institutions asking them if they are "engaged in energy policies harmful to" Pennsylvania's coal and natural gas industries.

As state treasurer, supported a lawsuit against Pennsylvania's entry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which would require state power plants to buy allowances for carbon dioxide emissions.

Supported a lawsuit against Pennsylvania's entry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which would require state power plants to buy allowances for carbon dioxide emissions.

As treasurer, revamped the Treasury’s transparency portal to show how taxpayer dollars are spent.

Revamped the treasury’s transparency portal to show how taxpayer dollars are spent online.

As state treasurer, returned nearly $274 million in unclaimed property to over 174,000 citizens, including 87 military decorations, and plans to continue streamlining efforts to return property to its rightful owners.

Returned nearly $274 million in unclaimed property to its rightful owners.

As a state treasury candidate, advocated for reducing taxpayer-funded pension systems' fees paid to private money managers.

Advocated for reducing taxpayer-funded pension systems' fees paid to private money managers.

As Treasurer, advocated for the tax-deductible PA 529 College and Career Savings Program, helping families save $11 million by reducing fees and increasing participation, earning it a Gold Rating from Morningstar.

Advocated for a tax-deductible program to help families with college and career savings.

As State Treasurer, implemented a transition to a new unemployment benefits debit card provider, assisting 47,000 Pennsylvania unemployment compensation claimants.

Implemented a transition to a new unemployment benefits debit card provider, streamlining the process for claiming unemployment benefits.

Plans to advocate for a tax-deductible 401(k)-style retirement savings program for Pennsylvanians not covered by pensions or other retirement savings.

Plans to advocate for a tax-deductible retirement savings program for Pennsylvanians not covered by pensions or other retirement savings.

- Opposes considering environmental issues, social issues, and corporate governance (ESG) when make investment decisions.
- As treasurer, sent a letter to financial institutions asking them if they are "engaged in energy policies harmful to" Pennsylvania's coal and natural gas industries.
- Supported a lawsuit against Pennsylvania's entry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which would require state power plants to buy allowances for carbon dioxide emissions.
- Revamped the treasury’s transparency portal to show how taxpayer dollars are spent online.
- Returned nearly $274 million in unclaimed property to its rightful owners.
- Advocated for reducing taxpayer-funded pension systems' fees paid to private money managers.
- Advocated for a tax-deductible program to help families with college and career savings.
- Implemented a transition to a new unemployment benefits debit card provider, streamlining the process for claiming unemployment benefits.
- Plans to advocate for a tax-deductible retirement savings program for Pennsylvanians not covered by pensions or other retirement savings.

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Stacy L. Garrity is the treasurer of Pennsylvania. She was elected in 2020 and is serving her first term. She previously ran for U.S. Congress representing Pennsylvania's 12th district in 2019, but did not win.

Stacy L. Garrity currently serves as treasurer of Pennsylvania. She was elected in 2020 and is serving her first term. She previously ran for U.S. Congress representing Pennsylvania's 12th district in 2019, but did not win.

As treasurer, revamped the treasury’s transparency portal to show how taxpayer dollars are spent online.

As state treasurer, returned nearly $274 million in unclaimed property to its rightful owners.

- Opposes considering environmental issues, social issues, and corporate governance (ESG) when make investment decisions.
- As treasurer, sent a letter to financial institutions asking them if they are "engaged in energy policies harmful to" Pennsylvania's coal and natural gas industries.
- As state treasurer, supported a lawsuit against Pennsylvania's entry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which would require state power plants to buy allowances for carbon dioxide emissions.
- As treasurer, revamped the treasury’s transparency portal to show how taxpayer dollars are spent online.
- As state treasurer, returned nearly $274 million in unclaimed property to its rightful owners.
- Advocated for reducing taxpayer-funded pension systems' fees paid to private money managers.
- Advocated for a tax-deductible program to help families with college and career savings.
- Implemented a transition to a new unemployment benefits debit card provider, streamlining the process for claiming unemployment benefits.
- Plans to advocate for a tax-deductible retirement savings program for Pennsylvanians not covered by pensions or other retirement savings.

Stacy earned a bachelor's degree in finance and economics from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. She is married to Daniel Gizzi, and they live in Athens, PA, in Bradford County.

Stacy L. Garrity is the Pennsylvania State Treasurer. She previously worked at Global Tungsten & Powders Corp., where she became one of the first female vice presidents.

Stacy L. Garrity is the 78th treasurer of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She was elected in 2020 and is serving her first term.

Plans to make education affordable for Pennsylvanians.

Supports setting standards to protect Pennsylvania consumers.

Supports apprenticeship programs to train skilled workers.

Supports transparency and accountability in financial management.

Believes in pursuing legal action to resolve financial disputes, resulting in over $190 million payment to litigant states, and supports efforts to reunite Pennsylvanians with their money from MoneyGram.

As Treasurer, secured a $25 million investment in the Ullico Infrastructure Fund, which is expected to invest at least $50 million into Pennsylvania over the next four years, creating union jobs and strengthening communities.

Believes in financial management that aligns with conservative, liberty-focused principles.

- The treasurer is the chief financial officer of the state government and handles over $150 billion in state funds.
- The Office of the State Treasurer is responsible for the collection and distribution of state money and oversees transactions from state agencies.  
- The treasurer is the Chair of the Board of Finance and Revenue, which chooses the banks that hold the state’s money. 
- The treasurer sets interest rates paid on state deposits and resides over state tax appeals.
- The treasurer is elected to four-year terms and can hold a maximum of two terms.