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Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas rolled out a new list of GOP faithful endorsing his candidacy for Indiana attorney general Wednesday, including some of the party's top legislative leaders.
"As an attorney focusing on elder law and an elected official, Jon is highly qualified to serve as Indiana's consumer protection watchdog," Bosma said in a statement. "Protecting the rights and consumer interests of Hoosiers is a critical issue, and I very much look forward to working with Jon Costas as a partner in this effort."
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"We're trying to get all the endorsements we can," Costas said. "More than that, I need to tell my story. I am going to bring a positive, results-oriented leadership and a common sense approach to the job."
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"Jon Costas has been a great mayor, and it's important we have state leaders who know how to address the concerns of the people and understand local government," Marion Mayor Wayne Seybold said. "I know Jon will bring the same energy and efficiency to state government that he's exhibited as mayor."
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Costas gets high-level backing in bid for AG
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette- May 17, 2008
“Jon Costas is the candidate we support to serve as a partner in state government,” Skillman said. “The combination of his successful executive experience as mayor of Valparaiso, his 19 years of private legal practice, and his track record of proven results are just what we need to keep Indiana moving forward. We enthusiastically endorse Mayor Costas and urge his nomination at the State Convention.”
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Daniels endorses Costas for AG
Indianapolis Star- May 13, 2008
Daniels said in an e-mail to Republican Party leaders Monday that he is backing Costas over Greg Zoeller, who currently is Carter's chief deputy, because Costas is a proven vote-getter and because his home in Northwest Indiana provides more geographic balance on the GOP ticket.
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Costas and Valparaiso have found a pragmatic, apolitical way out. By fixing crumbling infrastructure using state and federal money, along with creating incentives for private business, our town is thriving.
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"He's going to be managing one of the largest law firms in downtown Indianapolis (as attorney general)," Grand said. "I think that skill set is an executive skill set, and it's an ability to recognize and identify problems. And I think that's where he's fantastic."
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05-28-08 Legislative Leaders Endorse Costas for AG
05-21-08 Conservative Legislators Endorse Costas
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Costas rolls out new endorsements
Northwest Indiana Times- May 28, 2008Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas rolled out a new list of GOP faithful endorsing his candidacy for Indiana attorney general Wednesday, including some of the party's top legislative leaders.
"As an attorney focusing on elder law and an elected official, Jon is highly qualified to serve as Indiana's consumer protection watchdog," Bosma said in a statement. "Protecting the rights and consumer interests of Hoosiers is a critical issue, and I very much look forward to working with Jon Costas as a partner in this effort."
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Costas gets support of mayors, legislators
Post-Tribune- May 23, 2008"We're trying to get all the endorsements we can," Costas said. "More than that, I need to tell my story. I am going to bring a positive, results-oriented leadership and a common sense approach to the job."
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Mayors back Costas for AG
Northwest Indiana Times- May 19, 2008"Jon Costas has been a great mayor, and it's important we have state leaders who know how to address the concerns of the people and understand local government," Marion Mayor Wayne Seybold said. "I know Jon will bring the same energy and efficiency to state government that he's exhibited as mayor."
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Costas gets high-level backing in bid for AG
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette- May 17, 2008“Jon Costas is the candidate we support to serve as a partner in state government,” Skillman said. “The combination of his successful executive experience as mayor of Valparaiso, his 19 years of private legal practice, and his track record of proven results are just what we need to keep Indiana moving forward. We enthusiastically endorse Mayor Costas and urge his nomination at the State Convention.”
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Daniels endorses Costas for AG
Indianapolis Star- May 13, 2008Daniels said in an e-mail to Republican Party leaders Monday that he is backing Costas over Greg Zoeller, who currently is Carter's chief deputy, because Costas is a proven vote-getter and because his home in Northwest Indiana provides more geographic balance on the GOP ticket.
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Costas deserves credit for the way Valpo's thriving
Post Tribune- April 19, 2008Costas and Valparaiso have found a pragmatic, apolitical way out. By fixing crumbling infrastructure using state and federal money, along with creating incentives for private business, our town is thriving.
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Costas, Zoeller bring experience to AG race
Northwest Indiana Times- April 13, 2008"He's going to be managing one of the largest law firms in downtown Indianapolis (as attorney general)," Grand said. "I think that skill set is an executive skill set, and it's an ability to recognize and identify problems. And I think that's where he's fantastic."
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Candidate drops out; Costas adds supporters
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AG job called great opportunity for Costas, area
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Valpo mayor considers run as state AG
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Valpo Mayor Costas seeking GOP nod for Indiana attorney general
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Cities should plan strategy and then focus on putting it to use
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Press Releases
05-28-08 Legislative Leaders Endorse Costas for AG
05-21-08 Conservative Legislators Endorse Costas
05-19-08 Indiana GOP Mayors Endorse Costas for Attorney General
05-16-08 State Leaders Endorse Costas for Attorney General
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| Valpo Mayor Costas seeking GOP nod for Indiana attorney general 4-8-08.pdf | 30.74 KB |
| AG job called great opportunity for Costas 4-9-08.pdf | 29.34 KB |
| Costas deserves credit for the way Valpo's thriving 4-19-08.pdf | 58.65 KB |
| Hupfer Endores Costas 4-12-08.pdf | 31.19 KB |
| January Editorial NWI Times -- Costas.pdf | 161.66 KB |
| Valpo mayor considers run as state AG 4-9-08.pdf | 57.22 KB |
| Costas Experience 4-13-2008.pdf | 19.58 KB |
| Endorsement Release 05-16-08.pdf | 138.33 KB |
| statewideendorsement.pdf | 10.85 KB |
| GOP Mayors Endorse Costas 05-19-08.pdf | 65.7 KB |
| Mayors back Costas for AG 05-19-08.pdf | 20.56 KB |
| 5-21-08 PressRelease.pdf | 34.99 KB |
| 5-28-08 PressRelease.pdf | 37.94 KB |
