diff --git a/.github/workflows/stale.yml b/.github/workflows/stale.yml
index 55c0d26..2105a93 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/stale.yml
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ jobs:
   stale:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
-      - uses: actions/stale@v8
+      - uses: actions/stale@v9
         with:
           operations-per-run: 100
           stale-issue-message: 'This issue has been automatically marked as stale because it has not had recent activity. It will be closed if no further activity occurs. If this is still happening, please reply to indicate so.'
@@ -23,3 +23,4 @@ jobs:
           days-before-issue-close: 5
           days-before-pr-close: 10
           exempt-issue-labels: help wanted, HIGH PRIORITY
+          exempt-issue-assignees: aaronliu0130, NayamAmarshe, TGS963