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John Tate II, MSW

John Tate II, MSW

John Tate II is an Alderman and City Council President in the City of Racine, representing the Third District. He is also the former Chair of the Wisconsin Parole Commission. John is a graduate of Marquette University and Loyola University - Chicago with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Master's Degree in Social Work, respectively. As a trained social worker and public official, John brings an intersectional perspective to government and policy decisions. John works as bridge builder--facilitating understanding of complex issues, challenging simplistic conclusions, and seeking to elevate our political discourse in such a way that the first and last priority is people, and the improvement of their lives.