Joseph Garrity

Senior Director of Government Affairs & Community Relations

Joseph Garrity is the Senior Director of Government Affairs and Community Relations at MORPC. He serves as the chief intergovernmental affairs officer and leads MORPC’s government affairs, membership, and investment programs. Leading the Columbus Region Coalition (CRC), a diverse group of 16 regional organizations, Garrity collaborates with elected officials, business leaders and non-profit sector representatives, to strengthen the region by developing policies that ensure MORPC effectively serves its diverse 85 local governments. The CRC consists of local governments, members of the business community, and other regional stakeholders that make up the collective interests of Central Ohio. With over a decade of experience in public policy, Garrity has served at the state, federal, and regional levels of government. In his free time, he serves as the vice chair of the Columbus International Visitors Council. In 2022, Garrity was selected by Columbus Business First as a 40 under 40 honoree and participated in the 2023 Leadership Columbus Class. Garrity has a Bachelor’s degree in Specialized Studies from Ohio University, a Master’s degree in Applied Politics from the University of Akron, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and Leadership from The Ohio State University.

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