Rep. Larsen discusses flood response with Mayor

Even a U.S. representative can have trouble finding a parking place in La Conner.

And not just during peak summer tourist season, but on a January weekday morning.

Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Arlington), top Democrat on the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, knows that all too well. He had to park in a police zone Thursday before a full round of activities here, including speaking at the 24th annual Storming the Sound Conference at Maple Hall.

The 11-term lawmaker avoided a ticket – and for good reason. He is trying to shake loose federal funds for local flood control measures.

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