Raised by a single mother, Assemblymember Schultz became the first in his working-class family to graduate from college. In his role as a Deputy Attorney General with the California Department of Justice, Schultz prosecuted public corruption, human trafficking, and financial crimes while advancing innovative reforms like establishing a Post-Conviction Review Unit to address wrongful convictions.

Schultz was elected in 2020 election to the Burbank City Council, where he received one of the highest vote totals in city history. In 2023, he became Mayor of Burbank. During his tenure, he championed policies to combat homelessness, reduce crime, and achieve carbon neutrality. He also prioritized housing affordability, approving over 1,000 new units for low-income Californians.

Assemblymember Schultz has a bachelor's degree and a law degree from the University of Oregon and resides in Burbank.