Derek Slaughter

Derek Slaughter (born 1981) is an American politician who is currently the mayor of Williamsport, Pennsylvania.[1] Prior to mayor Slaughter served as city councilman and taught mathematics at Pennsylvania College of Technology.[2][3]

Derek Slaughter
Mayor of Williamsport
Assumed office
January 6, 2020
Preceded byGabriel J. Campana
Personal details
Born1981 (age 38–39)
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Vanessa Slaughter (m. 2011)
Children2
ResidenceWilliamsport, Pennsylvania
Alma materPennsylvania State University B.S.
University of Maryland M.S.

Early life

Slaughter was born and raised in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He attended Williamsport Area High School where he graduated in 1999. In 2003 Slaughter graduated with a bachelor's degree in Information Science and Technology and a minor in Spanish language. He then attended the University of Maryland, College Park where he obtained a Masters in Education. Slaughter returned to Williamsport where he taught mathematics at Williamsport Area High School and the Pennsylvania College of Technology. He also coached the girls high school basketball from 2007 until 2016. Slaughter continued to teach high school and college courses throughout his campaign for mayor.[4]

Mayor of Williamsport

In March of 2019 Slaughter announced he'd be running for mayor as a Democrat. On November 6, 2019 it was announced Slaughter had won the 2019 election for mayor.[5][6] On January 6, 2020 Slaughter was officially sworn in and assumed office as the mayor of Williamsport.[7][8][9]

Personal life

Slaughter has two daughters.[10]

See also

References
  1. "Mayoral candidates debate safety, finances | News, Sports, Jobs - Williamsport Sun-Gazette". Retrieved 2020-01-07.
  2. "This Week's LION Williamsport Mayor Candidate Derek Slaughter – Webb Weekly Online". Retrieved 2020-01-07.
  3. "Slaughter Elected Williamsport Mayor". PAhomepage.com. 2019-11-06. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
  4. "Williamsport Elects Slaughter as First Democratic Mayor in Over 20 Years". WNEP.com. 2019-11-06. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
  5. "Slaughter wins mayor | News, Sports, Jobs - Williamsport Sun-Gazette". Retrieved 2020-01-07.
  6. "Slaughter Prepares for New Role as Williamsport Mayor". WNEP.com. 2019-11-06. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
  7. "Slaughter takes oath | News, Sports, Jobs - Williamsport Sun-Gazette". Retrieved 2020-01-07.
  8. "12 years of Campana: Republican mayor's tenure ends | News, Sports, Jobs - Williamsport Sun-Gazette". Retrieved 2020-01-07.
  9. "Slaughter Prepares for New Role as Williamsport Mayor". WNEP.com. 2019-11-06. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
  10. "About Derek". Slaughter for Mayor. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
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