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Maxwell Love, Communications Specialist
Maxwell.love@cityofracine.org or 262-721-7622
Brings demonstrated experience and expertise in public policy, criminal justice, and mental health care
RACINE—The City of Racine is pleased to announce the appointment of John Tate II as the new Violence Prevention Manager, who will spearhead the city’s Office of Violence Prevention. A panel of law enforcement, public health, and violence prevention experts selected John Tate II in a nationwide search from a large pool of candidates.
Mayor Cory Mason and city leadership expressed enthusiasm in welcoming Mr. Tate to lead efforts in creating a safer and healthier community.
Mayor Cory Mason released the following statement:
“Recognized for his outstanding background and exceptional achievements in public policy and social services, John Tate II emerged the ideal candidate to champion the mission of making our city safer. Having demonstrated remarkable proficiency as a public servant, Tate boasts a wealth of experience in public policy implementation, criminal justice, and mental health care issues. His expertise in crisis intervention and communication, complemented by his background in individual and family therapy, renders him an invaluable asset to the city’s efforts.”
John Tate II said that he’s “excited to join the City of Racine to lead its public health approach to community safety and violence prevention. Like many communities across the United States, Racine has faced significant increases in community violence, particularly among our young people. However, I know that by working together we can develop and implement community inspired solutions that will last.”
Please join the city and the following community members and partners in extending a warm welcome to John Tate II as he assumes this critical role in the city’s pursuit of a safe and healthy community:
Pastor Ernest Ni’A of Wayman A.M.E. Church called hiring Mr. Tate “an excellent move for the City of Racine. Every interaction I’ve had with John has been positive. His work will benefit the city and the residents of our community.”
Nick Loumos, Group Violence Intervention Field Advisor for the National Network for Safe Communities said that they are “looking forward to working with John Tate II to implement our group violence intervention by working with community members, social services, and law enforcement. John Tate II is a proven leader with deep ties to the Racine community. We are excited to support him, the City of Racine and their partners in their work to reduce community gun violence.”
