He graduated from Cony High School in Augusta, Maine, where he played on the boys' basketball team which won the 1973 state championship.
Katz is a Republican State Senator from Maine's 15th District, representing Augusta, China, Oakland, Sidney and Vassalboro.
[3] Following re-election in November 2012, Katz was elected as Republican Senate assistant minority leader after his party lost majority status to the Democrats.
[4] When the Republicans regained the majority in the Senate after the 2014 election, Katz decided not to seek a leadership position in the following legislative session.
[6] Senate President Michael Thibodeau and Majority Leader Garrett Mason each issued statements of support for Katz.