Derek Slaughter

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

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.

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. On January 6, 2020 Slaughter was officially sworn in and assumed office as the mayor of Williamsport.

Slaughter has two daughters.