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Public and commissioners debate residency rules as town prepares appointments; short‑term rentals surface during comments

5572860 · August 5, 2025
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Commissioners and residents debated whether commission seats should be limited to La Conner residents as the town prepares to appoint two new commissioners; public commenters also raised worries about short‑term rentals altering neighborhood character.

Residents and commissioners discussed whether planning and other town commissions should be limited to people who live within La Conner limits and heard public complaints about the effect of short‑term rentals on neighborhoods.

Commissioners said they had been told the town council anticipates appointing two new commissioners at its Aug. 12 council meeting and that inquiries about appointments should be directed to Town Administrator Scott Thomas. Commissioners also noted a…

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