Peter Costigan

Peter Costigan (21 June 1935 5 August 2002) was an Australian journalist and Lord Mayor of Melbourne from 1999 to 2001. In 1999, Costigan was elected a Councillor of the City of Melbourne and subsequently elected Lord Mayor by fellow Councillors, defeating rival Councillor John So with a majority of 5-to-4 votes.

Peter Costigan
101st Lord Mayor of Melbourne
In office
May 1999  October 2001
DeputyWellington Lee
Clem Newton-Brown
Preceded byIvan Deveson
Succeeded byJohn So
Personal details
Born(1935-06-21)21 June 1935
Melbourne, Australia
Died5 August 2002(2002-08-05) (aged 67)
Melbourne, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Political partyIndependent
Spouse(s)Susie Norton

Costigan grew up in Preston, a suburb of Melbourne and was educated by the Jesuits at St Patricks College, East Melbourne. He completed his tertiary education at the University of Melbourne.

Costigan was the younger brother of the twins Michael and Frank Costigan.[1]

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Preceded by
Ivan Deveson
Lord Mayor of Melbourne
1999-2001
Succeeded by
John So


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