Committees

The City of Washburn encourages citizen participation in government through the means of a variety of committees. Some serve to provide advice to the City Council, while others are delegated decision-making authority.

Note: The City of Washburn is currently recruiting interested citizens to serve on advisory committess. Click here for more information.

Ambulance Association

• Dan J. Clark - Director

• Marie Cupp - Ass't Director

• Carrie Miller - Secretary

• Sherry Mager -Training

• Eugene Rich - Maintenance

Bay Area Regional Transit Authority

BART provides regional intercity bus service to the communities of Red Cliff, Bayfield, Washburn, Ashland, and Odanah.  Each participating community appoints one representative to the BART Board.

Washburn representative: Ruth F. Amraen

Board of Review

Function: Annually examines the assessment roll and corrects all apparent errors in description or computation.

Membership: Mayor, Clerk-Treasurer, and City Council Members

Business Revolving Loan Committee

Function: Reviews business loan applications.

Membership: Mayor, Clerk-Treasurer, and City Council Members

Communications Advisory Committee

Deals with matters related to City communications media, including web pages, newsletters, cable access channel, publicity material, and signs. Meets: 3rd Thursday, 5:30PM

Economic Development Committee

Election Board

Serves as election officials for each election held under Chapters 5-12, Wisconsin Statutes.

Finance and Personnel Committee

Deals with matters related to City budget and finance, responsible for financial policy review and budget preparation.

Fire Department Officers

• Michael Pedersen-Chief

• Tom Gaber-Assistant Chief

• Richard Olson, Jr.-Assistant Chief

• Tim Schwenzfeier-Captain

• Mike Harnois-Captain

• Bob Wolfram-Inspector

• Chris Bulovsky-Captain

Harbor Commission

The Board of Harbor Commissioners has those duties and responsibilities as prescribed in Section 30.37 and 30.38, Wisconsin Statutes.

For more information and commission meeting minutes, see the Port And Marina page.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is a seven-member commission organized in 2003 by the creation of a historic preservation ordinance. Their three main duties are to review and study historic properties and sites within Washburn for local historic designation, review applications for Certificate of Appropriateness pertaining to exterior modifications of buildings on the local register, and educate the community regarding the benefits of historic preservation.

Housing Authority

Library Board

Oversees the operation of the Washburn Public Library under the authority of Chapter 43,Wisconsin Statutes.

Planning Commission

Public Health & Safety Advisory Committee

Deals with matters related to City police, fire and ambulance functions.

Public Works & Utilities Advisory Committee

Deals with matters related to public works, streets, buildings and grounds, and utility functions.

Recreation & Leisure Programs Advisory Committee

Deals with matters related to public recreational programs and services, including any current or potential arts, cultural, and educational activities.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals shall hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is an error in any order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of the City's zoning ordinances.