Cooper joins Schoesler staff

OLYMPIA - Sen. Mark Schoesler has a new legislative assistant.

Suzette Cooper joined the 9th Legislative District lawmakers staff this year, replacing Krista Winters.

Winters had worked for the Ritzville Republican for 22 years.

"Krista retired as my LA (legislative assistant) last week," Schoesler said. "She was with me for four of my years in the House and all of my 18 yeasr in the Senate."

Schoesler said that while he's "sad to see Krista retire," he's "pleased to announce" Cooper had taken on legislative assistant position.

"Suzette had been LA for another of my longtime friends, Tim Sheldon, who just retired as the 35th District state senator," Schoesler said. "I've known Suzette for many years, as she had also worked in the House when I served there, and am glad to have someone with her skills join the 9th District team.

"I know she will continue the strong tradition of great constituent service that Krista provided.

Sen. Schoesler represents the 9th Legislative District, including Lincoln, Whitman, southern Spokane and eastern Adams and Franklin counties, among others.