Costello Announces for Lt. Governor

Thomas Costello, a Brattleboro lawyer, announced today that he is running for Lieutenant Governor of Vermont. A formal announcement will take place on July 21. 

Mr. Costello recognizes the many gifts Vermont and Vermonters have made to him and to his family.  He believes that Vermont is now facing a most challenging of times.  The financial, health care, criminal justice, education, energy, and environmental issues are daunting.  Through collaboration and consensus Vermonters will find meaningful solutions. As Lieutenant Governor, Costello will contribute in a positive manner and provide the leadership to make a difference for the future of Vermonters. 

Mr. Costello has a wealth of experience as a Vermont leader and lawyer whose dedication and influence has a statewide impact.  He has practiced law and tried lawsuits throughout the State and has represented individual Vermonters and Vermont businesses for more than thirty (30) years.  He served as Brattleboro’s Town Counsel and was elected five (5) times as a state legislator, first representing Rutland and later Brattleboro.  He demonstrated leadership in the Vermont House as Chair of the Special Committee to Investigate the Conduct of the Vermont State Police and as Chair of the Judiciary and later the General, Housing and Military Affairs Committees.  He has served as a Trustee of the Vermont State Colleges.  Mr. Costello served as a Marine in the Vietnam Conflict and was awarded a purple heart and a bronze star. 

Mr. Costello has said: “By rolling up our sleeves and working hard, using our God-given skills and can-do attitude, together we can make Vermont a better, safer and more productive place for us and for our children. We must take care of each other and preserve the tradition that is Vermont and deliver those values and opportunities to our children”. 

“This is a time for Vermont’s leaders to do their ‘full duty’.  Together we will work our way through the present challenges.  We must put name calling, bickering and finger pointing behind us and find together the right path to our future.  We must move forward together.”

Mr. Costello was raised in Rutland and is a member of a family with a record of service to its State and its country.  Mr. Costello brings with him to the office of Lieutenant Governor a genuine love and understanding of Vermont traditions, values and potential.