Matt Slater (politician)

Matthew Slater is an American politician currently serving as a member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 94th district.^[1] Before joining the New York State Assembly, Slater served as town supervisor for the Town of Yorktown.

Matt Slater
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 94th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2023
Preceded by	Kevin Byrne
Supervisor of Yorktown, New York
In office January 1, 2020 – December 31, 2022
Preceded by	Ilan Gilbert
Succeeded by	Tom Diana
Personal details
Born	Yorktown, New York, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Residence	Yorktown, New York
Alma mater	Saint Anselm College Marist College
Profession	Politician
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Website	Campaign website Official website

Early life and education

Slater was born in Yorktown, New York, and graduated from Yorktown High School in 2004. He attended Saint Anselm College, where he received his bachelor's degree in political science. He then attended Marist College where he received his master's in public administration.^[2]

Political career

Slater was first elected to office in 2020 when he was elected town supervisor for Yorktown, New York, after beating incumbent Supervisor Ilan Gilbert.^[3][4] During his tenure Slater cut town taxes. Slater then ran for the New York State Assembly in the 94th district challenging Democratic candidate Kathleen Valletta-McMorrow. He won receiving 64.5% of the votes.^[5] He was sworn in on January 1, 2023.