Jerry Costello was born on September 25, 1949 in East St. Louis, Illinois. He graduated from high school in East St. Louis and went on to go to Belleville Community College where he received his Associate degree in 1971. He then furthered his education by attending Maryville College and receiving his Bachelors. During this time he had a job working in law enforcement which he acquired almost directly out of high school. In 1980, he was elected Chairman of …showed first 75 words of 237 total…

…showed last 75 words of 237 total…a moderate on many fiscal issues and with his seat on the Budget Committee; he helped pass an important deficit reduction legislation in 1993. Known to stand up for our communities jobs, he strongly opposed the Clean Air Act which cost many coal miners in our area. Jerry Costello always seems to be dedicated to his job by taking part in public forums, civic meets, radio call-in programs, and even small town hall meeting every month.