Cynthia Slater

Top Priorities

  • Keep Bethel the quaint town we all love.
  • Find ways to make housing more affordable for young families and people who wish to remain here.
  • Encourage small businesses to come to Bethel.

Why are you running?

I moved here from Long Island a year and a half ago because I couldn’t stand what was happening to my town. I want to make a difference in the lives of all people who reside in Bethel.

I am a retired kindergarten and pre-K teacher. I also developed and ran the early childhood program at Sunrise Daycamp in Long Island, a day camp for children with cancer and their healthy siblings.

Biography

I have been married to my husband Brian for 30 years. We have 2 kids, Madeline 28 and Jack 24. I have been a type one diabetic for 50 years. Science is meaningful and should always be funded. I am living proof that scientific research saves lives. I wouldn’t be alive if I didn’t trust science.

Background and Experience

Lesley University
Division head, Sunrise Daycamp
Volunteer, Indivisible Long Island
Volunteer, Planned Parenthood of Greater NY.