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Matthew Slater
Republican PartySTH · NY · District 94
New York State Assembly District 94
STH · NY · District 94
New York State Assembly District 94
St. Anselm College—undergraduate degree; Marist College—MPA
Data last updated 10/21/2026
Matt Slater was elected to the New York State Assembly representing District 94 on November 8, 2022, after serving as Yorktown town supervisor, first elected in 2019 and reelected in 2021. Before that, he served as chief of staff to former State Senator Terrence Murphy for four years, and he received a Presidential Direct Commission as an officer in the Navy Reserves in 2022.
Committee Assignments: Committee on Election Law · Committee on Environmental Conservation · Committee on Health · Committee on Labor · Committee on Transportation · Committee on Ways and Means
Matthew Slater emphasizes healthcare access, affordability, senior health resources, opioid/substance-use response, and maternal mental health. As the Republican Assembly member for New York Assembly District 94, he has proposed bills on postpartum depression screening and recovery residences and has publicly urged state action on Optum healthcare cuts affecting local patients.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Slater urged the New York State Department of Health and Department of Financial Services to review Optum coverage reductions and facility closures, require advance notice and community input before major clinic closures, and assess impacts on healthcare access and affordability.
SourceSlater hosted a Shed the Meds event and framed prescription drug take-back as part of combating the opioid crisis and preventing misuse.
SourceMatthew Slater emphasizes affordability, lower taxes and regulatory relief, workforce development, local business support, and energy-cost control as part of his Economy & Jobs agenda for New York Assembly District 94. As a sitting assemblymember, he has proposed workforce-development consolidation, tax relief for food retailers and child care properties, and a temporary data-center moratorium to balance economic growth with energy reliability and ratepayer costs.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Slater joined a letter urging the governor to declare an Energy State of Emergency, suspend taxes and surcharges on energy bills, and expedite reliable generation to protect affordability, small business viability, and economic competitiveness.
SourceMatthew Slater’s immigration position emphasizes stricter enforcement, public-safety vetting, and limiting state or local policies that shelter or assist undocumented migrants without local consent. He has sponsored or co-sponsored bills to track asylum-seeking migrants, verify work eligibility on state-funded projects, require voter citizenship checks, permit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, and require local opt-in for migrant housing.
Matthew Slater’s Climate & Energy position emphasizes affordability, reliability, and local control over energy siting while supporting an "all-of-the-above" energy strategy that includes clean energy, nuclear power, and scrutiny of renewable-energy mandates. He has co-sponsored bills to preserve fossil-fuel equipment options, study renewable-energy costs and feasibility, create an advanced nuclear energy office, and regulate energy-intensive data centers, while proposing stricter local oversight for large-scale battery storage projects.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Slater said New York should pause and reassess its energy approach and pursue an all-of-the-above strategy that protects both the environment and household budgets after NYSERDA cost warnings.
SourceMatthew Slater emphasizes fully funding public schools, protecting Foundation Aid for Hudson Valley districts, expanding universal school meals, and giving parents a stronger voice in education. As a sitting Assemblymember for New York Assembly District 94, he has also prime-sponsored education-related bills on military-connected students, antisemitism standards in education, veterans tuition aid, and 9/11 curriculum.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Slater supported and described himself as a cosponsor and longtime advocate of Healthy School Meals for All, providing free breakfast and lunch to students statewide.
SourceMatthew (Matt) Slater, Republican Assemblyman for New York State Assembly District 94, emphasizes tougher criminal justice policies, stronger protections for police and first responders, and measures aimed at deterring crime. His public-safety record includes supporting repeal or reform of bail/Raise the Age policies, proposing protections for law enforcement, and backing measures tied to theft deterrence and first-responder mental health.
Specific Actions & Proposals
Slater backed and promoted legislation requiring wireless service providers to disable service to reported stolen phones in order to deter cell-phone robberies and improve public safety.
SourceSlater joined law enforcement officials to denounce cashless bail laws, Raise the Age, and related criminal-justice policies, arguing they undermine public safety and embolden criminals.
SourceSlater urged the governor to grant clemency to former NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran, framing the case as a public-safety and law-enforcement support issue.
SourceNew York State Assembly biography
https://nyassembly.gov/mem/?ad=094&sh=bioFetched: biography, education, location, background
New York State Assembly committee membership
https://www.nyassembly.gov/mem/?ad=094&sh=commFetched: committees
Daily Voice
https://dailyvoice.com/article/town-supervisor-in-northern-westchester-to-run-for-state-assembly/Fetched: age
Matt Slater campaign website
https://www.slaterforny.com/about-3Fetched: biography, education, location, background
MyRepTracker
https://myreptracker.com/new-york/legislators/ny-house-94-matt-slater/voting-recordFetched: votingRecord
Transparency USA
https://www.transparencyusa.org/ny/candidate/matthew-slater?filer=friends-of-matt-slater-2026-456155Fetched: campaignFinance
NYSUT
https://www.nysut.org/resources/special-resources-sites/voter-guide/endorsementsFetched: endorsements
Slater for NY
https://www.slaterforny.com/post/westchester-putnam-building-and-construction-trades-council-to-endorse-slater-second-time-aroundFetched: endorsements
Slater for NY
https://www.slaterforny.com/post/new-york-state-s-largest-police-group-endorses-slater-for-assemblyFetched: endorsements
Slater for NY
https://www.slaterforny.com/post/lake-mohegan-professional-firefighters-endorse-slater-for-assemblyFetched: endorsements
Empire Report New York
https://empirereportnewyork.com/the-business-council-of-new-york-state-pac-announces-2026-political-endorsements/Fetched: endorsements
Conservative Party of New York State
https://www.cpnys.org/2025/11/18/statement-on-release-of-2025-legislative-ratings/Fetched: endorsements
New York State Senate Open Legislation
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A8977Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate Open Legislation
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6458Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly Member Directory
https://assembly.ny.gov/mem/Matt-Slater/story/116076Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly Member Directory
https://www.assembly.ny.gov/mem/Matt-Slater/story/115234Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate Open Legislation
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1745Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly member biography
https://nyassembly.gov/mem/?ad=094&sh=bioFetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly sponsored legislation page
https://nyassembly.gov/mem/?ad=094&sh=sponsorFetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly A08988 bill page
https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?Actions=Y&Summary=Y&Text=Y&bn=A8988&default_fld=Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly A09319 bill page
https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A09319&leg_video=Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate A2002 bill page
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2002Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly data center moratorium statement
https://assembly.ny.gov/mem/Matt-Slater/story/118570Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly energy emergency letter PDF
https://assembly.state.ny.us/write/upload/member_files/139/pdfs/20260212_0116838.pdf?v=1770909584Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly - Slater Introduces Bill to Track Migrants Entering New York State
https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Matt-Slater/story/106056Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly - A06454 Bill Summary
https://www.assembly.ny.gov/leg/?bn=A.6454Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate - A05837 Bill Page
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5837Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate - A02261 Bill Page
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2261Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Senate - A05653 Bill Page
https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5653Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly Member Directory
https://www.assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Matt-Slater/story/113261Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly Member Directory
https://www.assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Matt-Slater/story/117422Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly - Matt Slater sponsored legislation
https://www.nyassembly.gov/mem/?ad=094&sh=sponsorFetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly - Slater on school aid and Foundation Aid
https://assembly.ny.gov/mem/Matt-Slater/story/109941Fetched: issuePositions
BallotReady - Matthew J. Slater education issue position
https://www.ballotready.org/people/matthew-j-slaterFetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly Member Directory - Matt Slater biography
https://nyassembly.gov/mem/?ad=094&sh=bioFetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly - Slater Applauds Signing of Detective Brian Simonsen Law
https://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Matt-Slater/story/112429Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly - Slater Honors Law Enforcement
https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Matt-Slater/story/112738Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly - Slater Backs the Blue
https://assembly.ny.gov/mem/Matt-Slater/story/105062Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly - Slater Calls on Governor for Pardon of NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran
https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Matt-Slater/story/118898Fetched: issuePositions
New York State Assembly - Taking Action for Those Who Answer the Call
https://www.assembly.ny.gov/mem/Matt-Slater/story/119258Fetched: issuePositions