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Quick Facts
Personal Details

William C. Kortz II is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 38. He was first elected to the chamber in 2006.

Kortz earned his B.A. in criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1977 and his MBA from Duquesne University. His professional experience includes working as operations manager at the Irvin Plant of U.S. Steel.

Education

  • Attended, Masters of Business Administration Program, Duquesne University
  • BA, Criminology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1977

Professional Experience

  • Attended, Masters of Business Administration Program, Duquesne University
  • BA, Criminology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1977
  • Fomer Operations Manager, Irvin Plant, United States Steel Corporation

Political Experience

  • Attended, Masters of Business Administration Program, Duquesne University
  • BA, Criminology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1977
  • Fomer Operations Manager, Irvin Plant, United States Steel Corporation
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 38, 2006-present
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 38, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Commerce Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Environmental Resources & Energy Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Game and Fisheries Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Gaming Oversight Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Liquor Control Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Chair, Small Business Subcommittee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Transportation Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Urban Affairs Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Former Member, Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Chair, Game and Fisheries

Member, Professional Licensure

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attended, Masters of Business Administration Program, Duquesne University
  • BA, Criminology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1977
  • Fomer Operations Manager, Irvin Plant, United States Steel Corporation
  • Representative, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 38, 2006-present
  • Candidate, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 38, 2018
  • Member, American Legion Post 380, present
  • Member, Belle Run Hunt Club, present
  • Member, Clarion Sportsmen Club, present
  • Member, Dravosburg Fire Hall, present
  • Member, Glassport PNA, present
  • Member, Mon-Yough Chamber of Commerce, present

Other Info

Priority Issues:

Kortz identifies five main issues he will place particular emphasis on during his tenure in the legislature: economic development in the Mon Valley; property tax reform; increased state funding for education; transportation and infrastructure planning and funding; and government reform. While economic development is his top priority, he will work on many levels to make the 38th District, and all of Western Pennsylvania, a wonderful place to live, work and enjoy time with family and friends.

State Bills
Speeches
Events

2020

Oct. 24
Paper Shredding Event

Sat 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

West Mifflin #3 Volunteer Fire Company - Allegheny County Station 295 West Mifflin, PA

Sep. 12
Free Shredding Event with Sen. Iovino & Rep. Kortz

Sat 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

410 E Bruceton Rd, Pleasant Hills, PA 15236

Oct. 10
12th Annual Senior Fair

Thur 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT

Broughton Volunteer Fire Department, 1030 Cochrans Mill Road, Pittsburgh (South Park), PA 15236