Political signs stolen in La Conner

Hand-lettered plywood signs set up by voters who are against the property tax levy proposed by La Conner Schools disappeared the day after they appeared.

Somebody stole all six “Vote No” signs that were set out last Monday.

Meanwhile, professionally created “Vote Yes La Conner Schools” signs and banners, mostly funded by the La Conner PTSA, have been on display and unmolested — though some were missing after the crazy March 13 windstorm.

In Washington, stealing political signs is against the law. The theft of each sign is considered a separate misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1...