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Jim Cooper to leave Washougal school board

He ends tenure that began in 2019 citing health and family

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Washougal school board member Jim Cooper, right, talks to Washougal resident Todd Kestner on March 28, 2023, during a “listening tour” session at Washougal High School. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

The Washougal school board’s longest tenured member has announced his resignation.

Jim Cooper, a board member since 2019, will step down from his No. 1 director position Jan. 30, according to the Washougal School District.

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