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It was only fitting that town officials would meet at the La Conner Civic Garden Club building for a report on the 2024 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival.

The local floral extravaganza, which enjoys global popularity, was previewed by Nicole Roozen, the festival’s new executive director, as part of the town council’s March 26 public session.

The council met at the historic garden club venue instead of its regular meeting site at Maple Hall because of updates to its heating and air conditioning system.

Roozen, who bears an iconic name in the world of bulb growers, presented town leaders with the col...