Derek Slaughter

Derek Slaughter
Mayor of Williamsport
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 6, 2020
Preceded byGabriel J. Campana
Personal details
Born1981 (age 42–43)
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseVanessa Slaughter (m. 2011)
Children3
Residence(s)Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Alma materPennsylvania State University B.S.
University of Maryland M.S.

Derek Slaughter (born 1981) is an American politician who is the mayor of Williamsport, Pennsylvania,[1] the first African-American to hold the position.[2] Prior to this, Slaughter served as city councilman and taught mathematics at Pennsylvania College of Technology.[3][4]

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.[5]

Mayor of Williamsport

In March 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.[6][7] On January 6, 2020, Slaughter was officially sworn in and assumed office as the mayor of Williamsport.[8][9][10] Slaughter was re-elected in 2023.[11]

Personal life

Slaughter has one son and two daughters. He also has a wife named Vanessa Slaughter. Derek's mom is Judy Slaughter.[12]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Mayoral candidates debate safety, finances | News, Sports, Jobs – Williamsport Sun-Gazette". Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  2. ^ Pauling, Carrie (January 9, 2020). "Williamsport's new mayor discusses challenges and the positive impact he can make". NorthcentralPa.com.
  3. ^ "This Week's LION Williamsport Mayor Candidate Derek Slaughter – Webb Weekly Online". Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  4. ^ "Slaughter Elected Williamsport Mayor". PAhomepage.com. November 6, 2019. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  5. ^ "Williamsport Elects Slaughter as First Democratic Mayor in Over 20 Years". WNEP.com. November 6, 2019. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  6. ^ "Slaughter wins mayor | News, Sports, Jobs – Williamsport Sun-Gazette". Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  7. ^ "Slaughter Prepares for New Role as Williamsport Mayor". WNEP.com. November 6, 2019. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  8. ^ "Slaughter takes oath | News, Sports, Jobs – Williamsport Sun-Gazette". Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  9. ^ "12 years of Campana: Republican mayor's tenure ends | News, Sports, Jobs – Williamsport Sun-Gazette". Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  10. ^ "Slaughter Prepares for New Role as Williamsport Mayor". WNEP.com. November 6, 2019. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
  11. ^ "Williamsport mayor re-elected". sungazette.com. November 7, 2023. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  12. ^ "About Derek". Slaughter for Mayor. Retrieved January 7, 2020.