Town delegation lobbies state legislators for flood, law enforcement measures

The La Conner Town Council met on Valentine’s Day, then its leaders looked for some love from state lawmakers in Olympia later in the week.

A Town delegation met with state Reps. Dave Paul and Clyde Shavers and the staff of Sen. Ron Muzzall to discuss flood management measures and other key local issues, including increased funding for law enforcement.

By all accounts, it was a positive dialogue with the District 10 legislators. It left Town officials hopeful yet more productive talks will take place.

“I think it went well,” Town Administrator Scott Thomas told the Weekly News Friday. “Our pri...