Utility fees raised, developer fees approved

The La Conner Town Council was productive at its last meeting of the year Dec. 13. It approved the Town’s 2023 budget and passed ordinances raising fees after hearing from residents and getting staff reports.

No residents spoke at the public hearing ahead of unanimous approval of the budget. The budget estimates $5.6 million in revenues with expenses of $6.97 million, projecting a $1.4 million deficit. See story, page 1.

The business-side approvals included an amendment finalizing the 2022 budget, joining increases passed earlier. The six fund categories codified went from the arts through com...