Comcast on June 9 announced Conor McCarthy as the company's new director of government and regulatory affairs in Washington state. Drawing from his more than 17 years of experience as a lawyer, real estate manager, and Tacoma City Council member, McCarthy will develop and implement the strategy for the company's government affairs and public policy issues and foster relationships on behalf of the company with elected officials, business leaders, and community influencers.
According to a press release, McCarthy will resign from the Tacoma City Council, effective June 22, 2022 and join Comcast on June 27, 2022. In his new role at Comcast, McCarthy’s stated primary responsibilities will include "leading the company's Government Affairs franchising and regulatory team in developing and implementing comprehensive strategies relating to franchising and pole attachment policy, political, outreach campaigns, coalition building, growth, expansion, regulatory, and public policy matters."
McCarthy most recently served as a member of the Tacoma City Council and as a private practice and business attorney. He provided real estate and construction legal counsel for private and public clients, including in-house counsel for developers and counsel for Port Districts and Municipal Government. Before that, he spent five years as a Real Estate Manager for the City of Tacoma & Tacoma Public Utilities and was responsible for overseeing all City and utility real estate transactions and property management.
"Conor has made a positive impact in the community as a city council member, volunteer and attorney, and he will continue to do so as member of Comcast," said Terry Davis, Comcast senior director for external affairs. “His deep legal, contracting, and government affairs backgrounds are going to add value for how Comcast serves our customers, the community and drives our business. We're very fortunate to have someone with his qualities, stature and experience join our team at Comcast."