ABC Keystone Endorses Garrity

The Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) Keystone Chapter’s political action committee today announced its endorsement of Stacy Garrity for Pennsylvania Governor.

As its political arm, ABC Keystone’s political action committee evaluates incumbents and candidates seeking office to determine whether they support the growth of Pennsylvania’s construction industry and the merit shop philosophy. The leadership of ABC Keystone Chapter is excited about Ms. Garrity’s vision for the Commonwealth and her genuine support for robust apprenticeship programming. As Treasurer, she has demonstrated the ability to lead for all Pennsylvanians and has shown that she believes in a level playing field in policy, which is a core value for ABC.

G. David Sload, President and CEO of ABC Keystone, said, “We need change in Pennsylvania. The current administration is not helping create family-sustaining jobs and has been willing to play politics over real policy. Stacy Garrity has shared her intention to expand registered apprenticeship opportunities to 100 percent of the construction workforce, rather than the Shapiro administration’s focus on a fraction of politically aligned programs.”

Her Turnaround PA Plan includes a vision that moves Pennsylvania into the 21st century with a competitive agenda that does not require creating new programs or additional spending at a time when citizens are concerned about affordability. Having learned more about her vision, we are confident she will be able to create more construction jobs at a time when the industry is losing workers to retirement. The construction jobs she envisions will be filled by highly skilled and experienced workers who will build our infrastructure for the next generation.

Sload continued, “She has also shown leadership as Treasurer, helping schools avoid paying interest on loans during last year’s budget stalemate, without seeking the spotlight of social media. Stacy Garrity is charting a positive path that focuses on the future of all Pennsylvanians by leading in Harrisburg, not pursuing her own political ambitions.”