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Michael Costello
| Michael Costello | ||
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| Massachusetts House of Representatives, First Essex | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $61,133/year | |
| Per diem | $10 - $100/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Salem State College | |
| J.D. | Suffolk University Law School, 1996 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 7, 1965 | |
| Place of birth | Lynn, Massachusetts | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Costello's professional experience includes working as an attorney both in private practice and as a principal partner at Marris and Costello, LLP; he was previously an Assistant District Attorney for Essex County from 1997 to 2000, and Program Director of the Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Association from 1990 to 1993.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Costello served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Financial Services Joint, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Costello served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Financial Services Joint, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Costello served on the following committees:
| Massachusetts Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security Joint, Chair | ||||
Election history
2012
Costello won re-election in the 2012 election for Massachusetts House of Representatives First Essex District. Costello was unopposed in the September 6 Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
2010
Costello won re-election to the First Essex Seat in 2010. He was unopposed in the September 14 primary. He defeated Valentino Troyli (R) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives General Election, First Essex District (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Michael Costello (D)
|
11,289 | |||
| Valentino Troyli (R) | 6,047 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Costello won re-election in the Massachusetts House of Representatives election for the First Essex district.[4] In this election he raised $97,047; of that total $89,347 (92.1%) was from in state contributions, $6,950 (7.2%) was from out of state contributions, and $750 (0.8%) was from unknown sources. [5]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives - First Essex district | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Michael Costello (D)
|
17,037 | |||
| All Others | 272 | |||
| Blanks | 6,428 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Costello received $130,590 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed below.[6]
| Massachusetts House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Michael Costello's campaign in 2010 | |
| Hickey, Rachel | $1,000 |
| Professional Fire Fighters Of Massachusetts | $1,000 |
| Asadoorian, Leon C | $1,000 |
| Cain, Alexander | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Systems Contractors Association Inc | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $130,590 |
2008
Costello raised $97,047 in the 2008 election cycle.
His major contributors are listed below. [7]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Rachel Hickey | $1,000 |
| State Police Association of Massachusetts PAC ID80232 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Police Association | $1,000 |
| Beer Distributors of Massachusetts | $1,000 |
Personal
Costello has been a member of the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, Link House Programs Board of Directors, Massachusetts Bar Association, and the Northern Essex Mental Health Board of Directors; and a corporate member of Opportunity Works.[1]
Recent news
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Michael Costello News Feed
- Police Logs - The Daily News of Newburyport
- Classical and Opera - New York Times
- Ambulance bill continues long ride on Beacon Hill - Braintree Forum
- Middlesex sheriff honors officers at ceremony - Wicked Local- Wilmington
- Pet projects re-emerge in House budget - The Sun
- Funeral Notices - Scranton Times-Tribune
- Artist works in powerful imagery - StarNewsOnline.com
- Theater to See This Week, Including a Riveting Police Story - LA Weekly (blog)
- Taylor Swift buys beachfront mansion for $17 million in cold, hard cash - Herald Sun
- Out & About in Bedford: Things to do this weekend - Bedford Minuteman
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External links
- Costello's website
- Massachusetts House of Representatives - Rep. Michael Costello
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Costello
- ↑ 2012 State Primary Candidate List "Massachusetts Secretary of State," Accessed June 27, 2012
- ↑ Official Massachusetts Election Results, 2010
- ↑ Return of Votes for Massachusetts State Election November 4, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2010 Donors
- ↑ Massachusetts House donor numbers
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