Senator Mia Costello
Senator
Mia Costello
Jewel Lake, Kincaid, Turnagain, Lake Hood, Sand Lake, Spenard, Dimond, Campbell Lake
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With release of Dunleavy’s budget, it’s time to listen to Alaskans
Today, Alaska received Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2020. The proposal included a $1.6 billion cut from the previous year’s budget and affects, among other things, education, village public safety officers, assistance to communities and the economy.
Senate Passes Crime Package, Votes to End 'Catch and Release'
The Alaska Senate today passed a wide-ranging crime package that provides judges and law enforcement with the tools they need to effectively fight crime.
Innovation is Key to Growing Economy
It’s easy to be frustrated about politics today. Economic recession and budget deficits fuel divisiveness and fill the headlines. But by working together, across the aisle, we brought ridesharing to our state and it is something Alaskans can all be proud of.
Personal Profile
Mia Costello
District K, Republican
Place of Birth
- Anchorage
Residency
- Lifelong Alaskan
- Anchorage (1968-91, 99-03, 08 to present)
- Juneau (1991-99, 03-06)
- Fairbanks (2006-08)
Occupation
- Mother, teacher, public relations executive and Governor's staff
Family
- Spouse: Andrew
Children
- Two boys
Education
- West High School - Diploma, 1986
- Harvard University - B.A. in Government, 1990
- University of Alaska Southeast - Master of Arts in Teaching, 1997
Alaska State House of Representatives
- Finance Committee: 2011 - 2014
Alaska State Senate
- Chair, Senate Transportation Committee
- Member, Education Committee 2018-Present
- Chair, Labor and Commerce Committee 2015-2018
- Co-Chair, Joint Armed Services Committee 2017-2018
- Member, Legislative Council 2018-2019
- Member, Judiciary Committee 2015-2018
Other Political and Government Positions
- Governor's Office Deputy Director of Communications
- Legislative aide
- State Public Information Officer
- Intern coordinator for U.S. Senator Ted Stevens
- Governor's Outdoor Recreation and Trails Advisory Council
- Governor's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports
- Statehood Celebration Commission
Business and Professional Positions
- Coach, NineStar Education & Employment Services
- Teacher, Anchorage and Juneau School Districts
- Public relations executive
- Owner, Mia Costello Consulting
Service Organizations and Community Involvement
- Alaska Outdoor Council
- National Rifle Association
- Alaska Airmen's Association
- Anchorage Republican Women's Club, Juneau Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Masters Swimming
Other Involvement
- Alaska Humanities Forum Teacher Exchange to Sand Point
- Co-Nect Schools Excellence in Education finalist
Special Interests
- Youth literacy
- Flying
- Swimming
- Camping
Newsletters
Senator Costello eNews Dec 7, 2020
Senator Costello eNews Aug 25, 2020
Senator Costello eNews July 28, 2020
Senator Costello eNews July 1, 2020
Senator Costello eNews Dec 2, 2019
Senator Costello eNews Dec 7, 2020
Senator Costello eNews Aug 25, 2020
Senator Costello eNews July 28, 2020
Senator Costello eNews July 1, 2020
Senator Costello eNews Dec 2, 2019
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Anchorage
- Chugiak/Peters Creek
- Eagle River
- Jewel Lake, Kincaid, Turnagain, Lake Hood, Sand Lake, Spenard, Dimond, Campbell Lake
- Midtown, Dimond, Huffman, Klatt, Southport, Bayshore, Oceanview
- Huffman, O'Malley, Abbott, Loop, Independence Park, East Dowling
- Northeast Anchorage, Anchorage Hillside, Indian, Bird, Girdwood and Portage
- Downtown, Airport Heights, Fairview, Government Hill, Mountain View, Russian Jack, South Addition
- Spenard, Midtown, UMed
- Muldoon, JBER, College Gate, Nunaka Valley, Wonder Park
Kenai Peninsula
Mat-Su
- Palmer, Butte, Eklutna, Fairview, Lazy Mountain Knik, Gateway
- Wasilla, Meadow Lakes, Knik Big Lake, Point MacKenzie, Goose Bay, North Fairview
- Mat-Su, Delta Junction, Valdez, Copper River Valley, Talkeetna, Valdez
Interior
- Fairbanks
- North Pole, Farmers Loop
- UAF & University West, Chena Ridge, Cantwell, Nenana, Tanana, Kenny Lake, Tok, Copper Center & Tanana
- Adak, Bethel, Cold Bay, King Cove, Sand Point & Unalaska
- Barrow, Nome, Kotzebue, Hooper Bay, Northeast + Northwest Alaska