La Conner Town Council sets priorities at retreat

Town and school district officials were in full retreat June 24, though both panels spent the day charging forward with reviews of their respective five-year strategic plans.

The La Conner Town Council met for seven hours at the Waterfront Café. Councilmembers, staff and Mayor Marna Hanneman addressed five focus areas – public safety, climate and environmental sustainability, capital projects and utilities, economic vibrancy and governmental organization.

Council members and department heads also shared priorities.

Councilor Mary Wohleb said she wants to strengthen ties with the Swinomish Indi...