Should the Town of La Conner’s new Emergency Management Commission have five or six members? Town Council tabled adding a sixth person last week. An alternate might be added, though.

Resident Linda Talman nudged officials toward that compromise position during a lengthy discussion.

Mayor Ramon Hayes proposed adding a sixth voting member after Jamie Throgmorton applied. Her background makes her an asset to the commission.

Town Administrator Scott Thomas was tasked with drafting a resolution modifying membership.

Former council member Bill Stokes, a commissioner, expressed concerns about...