Thomas Kutz
Candidate for State Representative, 87th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; attorney
- Lives in
- Mechanicsburg
- Campaign website
- repkutz.com
State representative for the 87th District, first elected in 2022, and chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Fiscal Policy. A licensed attorney, he previously worked as a staff member for the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee and as a policy director in the Pennsylvania Senate.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes eliminating the nearly 6% gross receipts tax on utility bills, with savings passed to customers.In office
ReportCo-Sponsorship Memo: Eliminate Gross Receipts Tax on Energy BillsGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 30, 2026 · palegis.us
“Eliminating the gross receipts tax on energy bills is a simple solution to keep more money in the pockets of our constituents.”
House Republicans Unveil 11 Bill Energy Package to Keep the Lights On, Costs DownPublic statement · Office of Rep. Thomas Kutz · Jul 1, 2026 · repkutz.com
“Without this tax, ratepayers could see nearly a 6% reduction on their electric bills.”
Sponsored six-month sales tax holidays on baby furniture, strollers, toys, instruments and children's books.In office
ReportCo-Sponsorship Memo: Sales Tax Holidays for New and Growing FamiliesGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Mar 26, 2026 · palegis.us
“I am preparing to offer legislation to enact a one-time, six-month sales tax holiday for certain purchases that can pose a particular financial strain.”
Kutz Proposes Sales Tax Holidays for New and Growing FamiliesPublic statement · Office of Rep. Thomas Kutz · Mar 26, 2026 · repkutz.com
“Kutz's proposals would create six-month sales tax holidays for toys, musical instruments, and children's books.”
Co-sponsors a six-month income tax cut from 3.07% to 2.99% and a six-month gross receipts tax suspension.In office
ReportKutz Proposes Sales Tax Holidays for New and Growing FamiliesPublic statement · Office of Rep. Thomas Kutz · Mar 26, 2026 · repkutz.com
“reduce the state's Personal Income Tax rate from 3.07% to 2.99% during that same period.”
Opposed the Governor's proposed $4.58 billion Rainy Day Fund transfer to balance the 2026-27 budget.In office
ReportKutz: Fiscal Responsibility Must be at Forefront as Budget Talks BeginPublic statement · Office of Rep. Thomas Kutz · Feb 3, 2026 · repkutz.com
“Raiding one of our key savings accounts to support unsustainable spending puts the Commonwealth in a precarious financial position for the long term.”
Supported the final 2026-27 state budget, citing school funding, first-responder support and no new taxes.In office
ReportKutz: State Budget Delivers for Cumberland County by Investing in Education, Supporting First RespondersPublic statement · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · Jul 12, 2026 · pahousegop.com
“This budget importantly avoids any new taxes—a top priority of mine and for families in Cumberland County.”
Public safety
Co-sponsored HB 2730 to shield crime victims' home deeds under the Address Confidentiality Program.In office
ReportCo-Sponsorship Memo: Expanding the Address Confidentiality Program to Protect Crime Victims' DeedsGovernment record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jul 16, 2026 · palegis.us
“Representative Kutz and I will be introducing legislation to address this glaring oversight.”
Roads & infrastructure
Co-sponsored HB 2372, requiring data centers to build their own power and pay full grid connection costs.In office
ReportKutz Issues Statement Opposing Monroe Township Site for Proposed Data CenterPublic statement · Office of Rep. Thomas Kutz · Jun 17, 2026 · repkutz.com
“This bipartisan legislation would require data centers to construct their own electricity generation, pay the full cost of electric infrastructure and grid connections”
Environment & parks
Opposes the proposed data center in Monroe Township.In office
ReportKutz Issues Statement Opposing Monroe Township Site for Proposed Data CenterPublic statement · Office of Rep. Thomas Kutz · Jun 17, 2026 · repkutz.com
“I do not support the proposed data center in the heart of Monroe Township.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Thomas Kutz on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (12)
- Official Candidate Information, 2026 General Election - Cumberland County Bureau of Elections (revised 9/14/2026)
Election filing · Cumberland County Bureau of Elections · Sep 14, 2026 · cumberlandcountypa.gov
- Official Notice of Election for Military and Overseas Voters, County of Cumberland - 2026 General Election (November 3, 2026)
Election filing · Cumberland County Bureau of Elections · Jul 30, 2026 · cumberlandcountypa.gov
- About Thomas | PA State Rep. Thomas Kutz
Government record · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · repkutz.com
- Representative Thomas H. Kutz - PA House of Representatives
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · palegis.us
- Co-Sponsorship Memo: Eliminate Gross Receipts Tax on Energy Bills
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jun 30, 2026 · palegis.us
- House Republicans Unveil 11 Bill Energy Package to Keep the Lights On, Costs Down
Public statement · Office of Rep. Thomas Kutz · Jul 1, 2026 · repkutz.com
- Co-Sponsorship Memo: Sales Tax Holidays for New and Growing Families
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Mar 26, 2026 · palegis.us
- Kutz Proposes Sales Tax Holidays for New and Growing Families
Public statement · Office of Rep. Thomas Kutz · Mar 26, 2026 · repkutz.com
- Kutz: Fiscal Responsibility Must be at Forefront as Budget Talks Begin
Public statement · Office of Rep. Thomas Kutz · Feb 3, 2026 · repkutz.com
- Kutz: State Budget Delivers for Cumberland County by Investing in Education, Supporting First Responders
Public statement · Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus · Jul 12, 2026 · pahousegop.com
- Kutz Issues Statement Opposing Monroe Township Site for Proposed Data Center
Public statement · Office of Rep. Thomas Kutz · Jun 17, 2026 · repkutz.com
- Co-Sponsorship Memo: Expanding the Address Confidentiality Program to Protect Crime Victims' Deeds
Government record · Pennsylvania House of Representatives · Jul 16, 2026 · palegis.us
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