Matt Slater, a New York State Assembly member and Navy Reserve officer, highlighted his recent community activities and campaign efforts through a series of social media posts in March 2026.
On March 7, Slater shared an update about his ongoing campaign work: “We are working hard getting petitions to be on the ballot this year! Thank you to everyone who signed and volunteered to help out #Slater2026 https://t.co/poDCI3kEem”.
Two days later, on March 9, he acknowledged local first responders by posting: “Honored to attend the Kent Volunteer Fire Department’s Annual Installation of Officers this past weekend. Congratulations to the newly installed officers and thank you to the dedicated volunteers who put their time and energy on the line to keep our community safe every day. We https://t.co/AJefvQI91G”.
That same day, Slater also participated in a regional celebration: “I was proud to march in the Northern Westchester Putnam St. Patrick’s Day Parade yesterday—one of New York’s largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations! Always a great day celebrating Irish heritage, community spirit, and the traditions that bring our neighbors together. Thank you https://t.co/KW6e144np9”.
According to his official biography, Slater supported local relief efforts for hurricane victims, contributed to veteran honors initiatives, and worked on environmental designations (source). He received a Presidential Direct Commission as an officer in the Navy Reserves in 2022 and is assigned to Navy Cargo Handling Battalion 8 (source). Slater resides with his wife and two children in Yorktown (source) and has held elected office both as Yorktown town supervisor (reelected in 2021) and as a member of the New York State Assembly since 2022 (source). Raised in Yorktown and educated at Yorktown High School, he began his public service career after graduating from St. Anselm College in 2008 and earning a Master of Public Administration from Marist College in 2010 (source).
