Republican Law Coalition Endorses Costas

From a comment this morning, reposting here as a full post:

REPUBLICAN LAW COALITION ENDORSES JON COSTAS FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL

The Republican Law Coalition at the Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis has voted to endorse Jon Costas for Attorney General. RLC members feel that Mr. Costas embodies the ideal balance of legal experience and political aptitude necessary to ensure a successful general election for Republicans around the state this coming November.

Jon Costas has significant legal experience. Mr. Costas would bring a broad and diverse array of legal experience to the office of the Attorney General. He has practiced complex litigation at the one of the state’s largest law firms and he has practiced elder law at a smaller firm in northern Indiana. He also serves as an adjunct professor of law at Valparaiso University School of Law.

Jon Costas has significant executive experience. The actual Attorney General personally litigates very few cases; the primary duties of the Attorney General are executive in nature. Mr. Costas is currently in his second term as Mayor of Valparaiso and has the experience of serving in an elected executive capacity. Many residents of Valparaiso have praised the vision and leadership he has provided in his administration.

Jon Costas is a proven vote-getter. Mr. Costas secured his first term as Mayor of Valparaiso by defeating a twenty-year incumbent in a hard fought election to become the only Republican mayor in northwest Indiana. Mr. Costas refused to go negative in his campaign and earned his victory through grassroots efforts and old fashioned door knocking.

Jon Costas is a coalition builder. In his bid for Mayor, Mr. Costas secured the support of many traditionally Democrat-leaning organizations including firefighters, police, and various union organizations who praised the accessibility and transparency of his administration, even though the city passed no significant union-friendly ordinances during his tenure.

Jon Costas is a proven fiscal conservative. In his capacity as Mayor of Valparaiso, he significantly reduced the city budget by consolidating the Porter County & Valparaiso 911 dispatch operations and created several environmental initiatives aimed at reducing the city’s energy use. Mr. Costas also orchestrated changes in the Valparaiso Fire Department that led to increased ratings and several hundred thousand dollars in insurance premium savings.

Jon Costas is endorsed by Governor Mitch Daniels, Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman, Secretary of State Todd Rokita, Auditor of State Tim Berry, and Treasurer of State Richard Mourdock. It is important for our Republican Team to work together in a cooperative and productive manner. The support of these statewide office holders is a ringing approval of Mr. Costas.Jon Costas can help re-elect Governor Daniels.

The RLC overwhelmingly supports Governor Daniels and the positive contributions his leadership has brought to Indiana. Mr. Costas would bring the necessary geographical balance to a November ticket and give Republicans the best chance to retain control of the executive branch of Indiana government.

For the aforementioned reasons, the Republican Law Coalition proudly supports Jon Costas for Attorney General.

Respectfully,

The RLC Membership

From IU Law Website:
Republican Law CoalitionThe Republican Law Coalition is dedicated to helping the Republican party elect Republican candidates to government offices. The organization also generates interest in the party by sponsoring speakers, debates, and panel discussions.

Org email: replawco@iupui.edu