I would like to invite anyone with the energy and smarts to file for local offices in La Conner. I would do it, but I am too old. The County Auditor is taking applications until 4:30 p.m. Friday. There is a $36 filing fee.

We have two council positions open, those of Jacques Brunisholz and Mary Wohleb. The mayor’s position is also open.

Here are some issues that have been overlooked but need some attention. Maybe one of them interests you.

Taxes. I believe that, when a county taxing district disappears, the taxes that it used to collect should also disappear. But, that is not the case with She...