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Dom Costa

b. 1951

American politician

Politician Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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About Dom Costa

Born 1951. Dom Costa is an American politician and pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Dominic J. Costa (born 1951) is a Democratic politician. He was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and was the Chief of the Pittsburgh Police in 2006, and was a 27-year veteran of the force. He is a member of the Costa political family in Pittsburgh.

Career

Law enforcement He began his police career in suburban East McKeesport in 1977 and in 1979 became an officer with Pittsburgh. In 1981 he became a negotiator with the force eventually being promoted to Commander. He was injured by a shooter in a February 2002 standoff in the Homewood neighborhood, and briefly retired from the force. From January 2, 2006 – September 28, 2006 he was Pittsburgh Police Chief appointed by Pittsburgh mayor Bob O'Connor. He retired again from the PBP after then Mayor Luke Ravenstahl's administration took over City Hall and for a time became the Police Chief of suburban Penn Hills before going into elected office as a State representative.

Politics Costa was first elected in 2008, receiving 78% of the vote. He defeated Dan Mahon and Jonah Yon McAllister-Erickson. Costa ran unopposed through 2016. However, in the 2018 Democratic Primary election, Costa faced a challenge from Democratic Socialists of America-endorsed member Sara Innamorato. In the election, Costa lost to Innamorato, who ran unopposed in the general election. Costa also failed to secure the Republican nomination in a last-minute write-in campaign.

Education He graduated from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania criminal justice training center.

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Important facts

Born
1951, Pittsburgh
Birth century
Nationality
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Positions held
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Employers
Pittsburgh Police

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dom Costa?

American politician

When was Dom Costa born?

Dom Costa was born in 1951 in Pittsburgh.

What is Dom Costa's occupation?

Dom Costa is a politician and pennsylvania House of Representatives.

What nationality is Dom Costa?

Dom Costa is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dom Costa

· Wikidata: Q5289722

· DBpedia: Dom Costa

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