Joseph Lutz (politician)

Joseph V. Lutz (born May 30, 1948) is an American politician. He was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 35A from 1983 to 1990.

Joseph V. Lutz
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 35A district
In office 1983–1990
Preceded by	district established
Succeeded by	James M. Harkins (R) and Donald C. Fry (D)
Personal details
Born	(1948-05-30) May 30, 1948 (age 77) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Joyce Petr
Children	2
Alma mater	Towson State University (BS) Johns Hopkins University (MS)
Occupation	Politician teacher
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	Maryland Army National Guard (1970–1973) U.S. Army Reserve (1973–1979)
Years of service	1970–1979

Early life

Joseph V. Lutz was born on May 30, 1948, in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended Calvert Hall High School. Lutz graduated from Towson State University with a Bachelor of Science in 1970. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a Master of Science in 1979.^[1]

Career

Lutz worked in his family-owned lumber and hardware business from 1966 to 1974. He then served in the Maryland Army National Guard from 1970 to 1973 and then the U.S. Army Reserve from 1973 to 1979. Lutz was a teacher in Baltimore City Public Schools from 1970 to 1979. He then served as an account manager at Digital Equipment Corporation.^[1]

Lutz served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1983 to 1990. He represented District 35A and was elected as a Democrat.^[1][2] He ran again for District 35A in the election of 1990 and 1994, but lost both times to James M. Harkins and Donald C. Fry.^[3][4]

Personal life

Lutz married Joyce Petr. They had two children.^[1]