Ryan Costello Exploring Run for 6th Congressional District

By RYAN COSTELLO FOR CONGRESS

PHOENIXVILLE, PA – Ryan Costello, Chester County Recorder of Deeds, announced today that he is exploring a run for the United States Congress, 6th Congressional District to fill the seat currently held by Congressman Jim Gerlach. Costello, also an attorney in Phoenixville, and former Chairman of the East Vincent Township Board of Supervisors, served for 6 years advocating for farmland preservation efforts in northern Chester County and on the County’s Open Space Task Force.

“I have a serious interest in the 6th District congressional seat, and in the coming weeks I’m going to continue to talk to the tax payers and community and party leaders who I know are equally concerned about the excessive spending in Washington and the ramifications for future generations. We need to create jobs and promote economic development in the Tri-County region by eliminating regressive business taxes and reducing health care costs for employers so they can begin to grow and prosper again. As Recorder I see first-hand the impact of regional real estate trends on families and seniors and the only way to stimulate the housing market is to stimulate the job market.”

Costello: “I think the stimulus bill was too much money, spread over too long a period of time, and has been ineffective in lowering unemployment and getting the economy moving again because a majority of the dollars didn’t go to a failing transportation and infrastructure system and small businesses who are struggling to keep the lights on. I don’t think expansion of government welfare programs is the correct response to our current problems.”

“In my eight years as an elected public official, I have never raised taxes,” Costello noted.

An attorney with the O’Donnell, Weiss & Mattei, P.C., law firm, practicing in their real estate and business departments, Costello also emphasized he has familiarity with the 6th Congressional District.

Born in Phoenixville, and a graduate of Owen J. Roberts high school, Ursinus College, and Villanova law school, Costello remarked, “I am familiar and know the Chester, Montgomery and Berks county region well. My experience as an attorney advocating for economic development projects, and understanding how to get projects done, is a positive attribute to a congressional candidacy in these times. And my elective office experience as a countywide Republican elected official is one I am proud of.”

“I know this district well, and having volunteered on each of Congressman Gerlach’s campaigns, I know what it will take to keep this a Republican district. I have the energy to run an aggressive campaign, and the experience and intelligence to be a strong, thoughtful candidate with common sense ideas that reflect this diverse district.

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