Biography

10/11/1959 -


COSTA, Paul, a Representative from Allegheny County; born in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa., October 11, 1959; graduated, Taylor Allerdice High School, 1978; A.S., general studies, Community College of Allegheny County, 1988; B.S., accounting, Point Park College, 1994; attended, Local Government Academy, 1995-1996; assistant deputy prothonotary, Allegheny County (1978-1998); supervisor, ARAMARK (1992-1998); elected, council, Wilkins Township (1996-1998; president, 1998); elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1998; reelected to the House to serve 9 more consecutives terms; unsuccessful campaign for reelection to the House (2018); consultant, Maverick Strategies; government relations, One+ Strategies.


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