William C. Kortz

William C. "Bill" Kortz II is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 38th legislative district. He was elected in 2006.[2]

William C. Kortz II
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 38th district
In office
January 2, 2007[1] – January 5, 2021
Preceded byKenneth W. Ruffing
Succeeded byNick Pisciottano
Personal details
Born (1954-12-15) December 15, 1954
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceDravosburg, Pennsylvania
Alma materIndiana University of Pennsylvania

Prior to elective office, Kortz served as an Operations Manager for the Irvin Plant of U.S. Steel.[3] Kortz attended McKeesport Area High School and received a bachelor's degree in criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He also attended classes at the Duquesne University M.B.A. program.[4]

Kortz, who was affiliated with anti-incumbent group PACleanSweep, defeated incumbent Representative Kenneth W. Ruffing in the 2006 Democratic party primary.[5] Ruffing faced criticism stemming from his vote in favor of the controversial 2005 legislative pay raise.[6]

References
  1. "SESSION OF 2007 191ST OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 1" (PDF). LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 2007-01-02. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
  2. "2006 General Election - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
  3. "Representative William C. 'Bill' Kortz, II (PA)". Project Vote Smart. Project Vote Smart. 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
  4. "Rep. William C. Kortz Biography". Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus. 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-15.
  5. "2006 General Primary - Representative in the General Assembly". Commonwealth of PA - Elections Information. Pennsylvania Department of State. 2004. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
  6. Ackerman, Jan (2006-04-26). "Campaign 2006: Ruffing in three-way race in primary". Pittsburgh Post Gazette. PG Publishing Co. Retrieved 2009-01-11.


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