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William C. Kortz

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 (age 69)
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceDravosburg, Pennsylvania
Alma materIndiana University of Pennsylvania

William C. "Bill" Kortz II is a Democratic former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 38th legislative district. He was elected in 2006.[2] He retired at the end of the 2020 legislative session after speaking out against the Covid closures.

Prior to elective office, Kortz was an esteemed member of the Dravosburg community. Regularly doing community service with Joe Cislo, Jeffrey Abels, and Sam Smerkol. He 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

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  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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