Ex-state House Speaker Rep. Frank Chopp announced he won't seek reelection after a 30-year run serving in the Washington State Legislature.
Rep. Frank Chopp, D-Seattle, was the Washington Speaker of the House for 20 years. Chopp’s run as a legislator representing parts of Seattle — the state’s 43rd district — includes serving as the state House speaker for an unprecedented 20-year tenure.
“After 30 years of legislative service, I will continue to advocate and organize efforts in the public interest as a public citizen, but no longer running for re-election as a state representative,” Chopp said in a news release Wednesday.
The press release issued Wednesday noted Chopp’s accomplishments as a legislator, specifically pointing out an expansion of non-profit housing, behavioral health care and student financial aid. As for what’s next for Chopp, the long-time legislator said in his statement he is “excited for the next generation of leaders carrying on this work” and he will keep advocating and organizing efforts “in the public interest as a public citizen.”Washington State Bar Association OKs far lower caseloads for public defenders
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