La Conner tells federal lawmakers to fix tribal land tax problem

La Conner School District and town officials are scheduled to meet today with a representative from the office of U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Everett, to lay the tax disparity caused by a 2013 federal court decision at the federal government’s feet.

The offices of U.S. senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray have also been contacted, and their staff members have promised to schedule meetings with local officials soon.

Mayor Ramon Hayes, with other partners including the school district, launched the lobbying campaign last month. This came after local residents saw their property tax bills jump b...