Mayor Cook hosts coffee talk session

RITZVILLE – An hour-long “Coffee with the Mayor” ran over two hours with lively discussion when Mayor Gary Cook hosted the roundtable event Feb. 26 as an opportunity to update citizens on city business and offer residents a chance to voice their concerns.

“It’s important to me for people to have a say in city business,” said Cook, who started the monthly event in January.

“I’m hoping that Dennis (Chamberlain) or whomever will be in my role, will continue this, to give accessibility to the city,” he said.

Cook previously announced his upcoming resignation. Council member Chamberlain, as the des...