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Kate Blood says that she decided to run for office when a housing development was proposed in her neighborhood without the input of her Latinx neighbors. She supports restorative justice, restorative courts, and using diversion programs to keep people out of jails and prisons. Blood says that reducing racial disparities in Madison should start with supporting our students. That means reevaluating discipline formats using deescalation protocols. She says that fully funding the CARES program is a long-term investment in our community. Kate Blood worked for WHEDA and the DOA providing affordable housing around the state. She now works as a chaplain. Featured image: remix of a photo of Kate Blood with the Madison City Council district map by Sara Gabler/WORT.