Emergency Management panel gains new member

The shorthanded La Conner Emergency Management Commission, which this year has juggled flood mitigation, neighborhood mapping and the crafting of a community disaster preparedness plan, received a much needed shot in the arm last week.

Brianna Wilson, owner of Thrive Direct Health Care, was appointed by town council at its Nov. 12 Maple Hall meeting.

A commission vacancy remains, said Mayor Marna Hanneman, who nominated Wilson.

The Council unanimously approved Wilson, noting that her medical background will provide valuable insight.

"You're a welcome addition," Hanneman told Wilson, who had fi...