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Jerry Costello (Jerry Francis Costello) was born on 25 September, 1949 in East St. Louis, Illinois, U.S., is an American politician (born 1949). Discover Jerry Costello's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 74 years old?
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Jerry Francis Costello |
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74 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
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25 September 1949 |
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25 September |
| Birthplace |
East St. Louis, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Jerry Costello Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Jerry Costello's Wife?
His wife is Georgia Cockrum
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Georgia Cockrum |
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Jerry Costello Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jerry Costello worth at the age of 74 years old? Jerry Costello’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from United States. We have estimated Jerry Costello's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Jerry Francis Costello (born September 25, 1949) is an American politician and former U.S. Representative for Illinois's 12th congressional district.
In 1980, he was elected as chair of the St. Clair County Board.
Costello served in this capacity as county executive until his election to the House.
He previously represented Illinois's 21st congressional district and served in the US House from 1988 to 2013.
He is a member of the Democratic Party and was the dean of Illinois's 21-member congressional delegation.
Costello took office on in August 1988, after winning a special election with 51% of the vote, to fill the seat of the deceased Melvin Price.
He was elected to a full term that November with 53% of the vote.
In 1996, federal prosecutors alleged that Costello was an unindicted co-conspirator in a plan to build a riverboat casino.
At the end of an investigation and trial, a longtime friend of Costello's was sentenced to six years in prison for obstruction of justice.
Costello testified before a grand jury in regard to the matter, but was not indicted or charged in the case.
He denied any involvement.
In 1997, the Congressional Accountability Project filed an ethics complaint requesting investigation of Costello which resulted in no action.
Costello served on the National Leadership Committee of then-Senator Barack Obama's National Catholic Advisory Council during his 2008 election campaign.
Shortly after the election of Barack Obama as President of the United States, Costello was prominently mentioned as a possible cabinet choice for Secretary of Transportation; the nomination eventually went to fellow Illinois Representative Ray LaHood.
In October 2011, Costello announced that he would not seek another term in Congress in 2012.
Costello was born in East St. Louis, Illinois and attended Catholic schools, graduating from Assumption High School.
He was later educated at Maryville College of the Sacred Heart in St. Louis, from which he earned a bachelor's degree.
Costello worked in the law enforcement field.
He served St. Clair County, Illinois as a court bailiff, deputy sheriff, and director of court services and probation.
Costello later was chief investigator for the Illinois State Attorney’s office.
On October 4, 2011, he announced he would not seek reelection in 2012.
In 2011, Costello co-sponsored HR 3, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, which would strictly limit the situations in which abortion could be paid for by public funds.
Costello is a member of the Reformers Caucus of Issue One.
After that, he received at least 60% of the vote in all of his re-election bids, until his retirement in 2012.
Costello was the most senior member of Illinois' House delegation during his final term in office.
Costello was succeeded by William Enyart, who was elected on November 6, 2012.
In 2016, Costello was a presidential elector from Illinois.
Costello was originally intended to be an elector in the 2020 election as well; however, in the official vote he was replaced by Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch.
