Mia Costello, a former Alaska state senator, has been appointed as the director of Legislative Affairs by Mayor Dave Bronson.
The announcement was made Tuesday. Costello, a lifelong resident, served in the Alaska Legislature for 12 years, with four years in the House and eight years in the Senate.
During her tenure, she was on the House Finance Committee, chaired of the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee, and was Senate Majority leader. After district lines were shifted during redistricting, she lost to Sen. Matt Claman, a Democrat.
Prior to her political career, Costello worked for Gov. Frank Murkowski and Gov. Walter Hickel. She has a bachelor’s degree in government from Harvard University and a master of arts in teaching from the University of Alaska Southeast.
She taught social studies, government, and history at Service High and Juneau-Douglas High and played crucial role in assisting at-risk youth in obtaining their diplomas at Nine Star Education & Employment Services.
Mayor Bronson expressed his confidence in Costello’s abilities, stating, “Mia is a devoted public servant and competent leader. Her experience in both the legislative and executive branches of government, combined with her diverse history serving our community, make her an ideal choice for this position.”
He further emphasized the shared goals of his administration, including modernizing the Port, enhancing public safety, and fostering a more competitive business environment in Anchorage.
“I love our city and look forward to helping advance Mayor Bronson’s vision of a prosperous and vibrant Anchorage. I’m honored to have been selected to fill this role, and am excited to work with the Assembly, state lawmakers, Congressional delegation, and Governor Dunleavy’s administration to make Anchorage a more desirable place to live, work, and play,” Costello said.
Costello’s first day in her new position is set for June 20.
I like Mia a lot. She truly helps constituents and comes down on the side of the US Constitution more often than not.
Too bad she isn’t going for congress against Granny Fishcakes
Maybe she will. This might just be an interim station. You can hope.
I think the next candidate to take on Peltola should be another popular well liked Native Alaskan to permanently retire peltola. .
……..And Republicans and conservatives may have to support a moderate Native Alaskan or a Rhino has some call such a person.
Yea! As one of her constituents I admired her hard work in the legislature. She is a calm, assertive leader. Congratulations!
A win for Anchorage. I just don’t want her to end up on the bingo card. Let’s hope it works out for all!
She’ll likely to a horrible job for a horrible administration.
Good luck. She’s gonna need it.
West High aquatics, record holder!
Mia Costello is an excellent choice to help the Bronson Administration energize the city. Now, Anchorage is depressing and there seems to be little economic activity. Mia uses common sense, intelligence and reason to bring all to the table. She will do great and, hopefully, withstand the slings and arrows of harassment from the usual Lefties.
She seemed like a nice lady when she was doing her campaigning. Wishing her the best.
But does the assembly approve?
You know they dont. Out of pure spite!!
Congrats Mia. I think you and Mayor Bronson will be a formidable pair! Then maybe, just maybe it will shut all these armchair politicians up!!!
Mia is a very thoughtful, approachable person and I believe she always works on behalf of the people she is representing, unlike the self promoting, big government idiot Claman.
Perfect choice Mayor Bronson! Hopefully the mentally challenged Assembly wont try to drag her through the mud using ADN as the toilet accessory they are.
I fine example of the type of leaders to take on the established Leftist leadership of Anchorage. Costello is quiet, self controlled, and confident who she is among dramatic leaders. Losing her cool under pressure would be out of character for her. For her own political career, she’d still need to be wiser and cautious since her boss has so much swirling drama around him stirred up by mad leftists. Anyone who said they’d stand with Bronson, he worst thing they could do for themselves is leave his administration. Those who left looks like a weak leader. But also getting thrown out by the Assembly or by the mayor is just as bad looking, it paints the dejected one a radical.
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