Jerry Costello II

Jerry Costello (born February 13, 1969) is a former member of the Illinois House of Representatives, who represented the 116th district from his appointment in July 2011 to succeed Dan Reitz[1] until his resignation in May 2019. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The 116th district includes all or parts of Cahokia, Chester, Columbia, Dupo, East Carondelet, East St. Louis, Red Bud, Smithton, Sparta and Waterloo.[2]

For his father, see Jerry Costello.
Jerry Costello II
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 116th district
In office
July 2011 (2011-July) – May 2019 (2019-May)
Preceded byDan Reitz
Succeeded byNathan Reitz
Personal details
Born (1969-02-13) February 13, 1969
Belleville, Illinois
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Lori Costello
Children3
ResidenceSmithton, Illinois
Alma materSouthern Illinois University
OccupationFinancial adviser
Police officer (former)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Unit 82nd Airborne Division
Battles/warsOperation Desert Storm

He is the son of former U.S. Representative Jerry Costello, whose district overlapped his son's.[1] In 2018, Jerry Costello Jr. was named by J.B. Pritzker a member of the Prtizker's Agriculture Transition Committee.[3] On May 7, 2019, Costello resigned from the Illinois House of Representatives to take the position of Director of Law Enforcement at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.[4] He was succeeded by Steeleville Village Trustee Nathan Reitz.[5]

On February 28, 2020, Governor Pritzker announced his appointment of Costello to serve as the Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture.[6] As of June 29, 2020, Costello is awaiting confirmation by the Illinois Senate.[7]

References
  1. Stewart, Brent. "Jerry Costello II appointed to state House". The Southern Illinoisan. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
  2. Veeneman, Drew. "116th House District" (PDF). precinctmaps.com. Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  3. Finke, Doug (November 21, 2018). "Pritzker names Ag transition committee". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
  4. Miller, Rich (May 7, 2019). "Rep. Jerry Costello resigns from House, takes IDNR top cop job". Capitol Fax. Retrieved May 7, 2019.
  5. Miller, Rich (May 9, 2019). "Nathan Reitz sworn in to replace former Rep. Jerry Costello". Capitol Fax. Retrieved May 9, 2019.
  6. "Gov. Pritzker Appoints Jerry Costello II to Lead the Illinois Department of Agriculture" (Press release). Springfield, Illinois: Office of the Governor of Illinois. February 28, 2020. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  7. Pritzker, J.B. (March 3, 2020). "Appointment Message 101-0492". Letter to. Illinois Senate. Retrieved June 29, 2020.


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