Mayor hears views on Jenson field

Some 13 people shared their views on the Town of La Conner's half-acre Jenson field property with Mayor Marna Hanneman Saturday at the La Conner Swinomish Library.

Most had started the discussion nine days earlier at a town-organized community mingle April 25. This time Channel Drive residents Dave Buchan and Susan Macek and Pull and Be Damned resident Dana Heald came and added their perspectives.

Buchan shared his concern over the dramatically declining enrollment in the local school district, saying a lack of affordable housing prevents families with children from living in town. He also cal...