Flags Lowered for Representative Frank Chopp

Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown announced that all flags at City facilities will be lowered to half-staff to honor the late Frank Chopp, who passed away on March 22, 2025. Chopp was Washington's longest-serving Speaker of the House, with a notable commitment to housing and healthcare issues. Mayor Brown expressed her personal grief, referring to Chopp as a longtime friend and colleague. This initiative aligns with Governor Bob Ferguson's directive for state and U. S.

flags to be lowered at state agency facilities. A memorial service is set for June 1 at 2 p. m. at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, where the community can pay their respects. Residents are urged to lower flags at their homes and businesses to join in this collective remembrance.

Chopp's legacy includes significant contributions to state policy and community welfare. His passing marks a substantial loss for Washington's political landscape.