Candidates held 'Last Minute - Town Hall Meeting' Thursday

The aptly titled “Last Minute - Town Hall Meeting,” an impromptu forum for La Conner town council candidates organized and promoted by Linda Clark, organizer of Reclaim Hedlin Field, took place on a seemingly appropriate cold and rainy Thursday night in the upstairs room of La Conner Seafood & Prime Rib House. Half the candidates showed, Ivan Carlson, Glen Johnson and councilmember Bill Stokes as did Clark and six area residents.

The small group had a spirited discussion, mostly around the sale of the Hedlin Maple Avenue ballfield, which was not to be a discussion item until everyone agreed to...