Retired insurance agent Steve Slater described himself as a “public school advocate” who wants to ensure all students receive a quality education as a Hamilton County school board member.
“Schools are important to me, extremely important,” he said in an interview. “Hamilton County schools are here to educate our children. I’ve been involved in the schools, been involved with kids since I was 16 years old. I love the kids. I love these schools. I love my community.”
Slater, a Republican from Soddy-Daisy, and Democrat Tammy Barnes, of Soddy-Daisy, are seeking to replace school board member Rhonda Thurman, R-Hixson, as the District 1 representative on the Hamilton County school board. District 1 includes the Soddy-Daisy area.
The general election is Aug. 1, and early voting starts July 12.