Costello said he met last week with City Council President Bernard C. "Jack" Young, who appointed the 13 members of the committee. Costello said he "absolutely" did not pledge to always vote with Young, and planned to be independent. "I met with him and his chief of staff," Costello said. "That was the extent of it. .. The first priority is to vote the conscience of the district. It's about voting what's best for your district."