City of Washburn, WI Government

11/11/2026

The next City Council meeting will be Monday, Nov. 16th at 5:30 pm.

The items on the agenda include: 2027 budgets discussion, recognition of service resolution, police association contract, and much, much more...

Here is a link to the Council agenda and packet:
https://www.cityofwashburnwi.gov/media/7556

11/06/2026

Tomorrow is the Last Day that the Yard Waste Site will be open.
From 9:00am - 1:00pm. It will open again next Spring.
Enjoy your weekend.

11/04/2026

Please follow this link for Election Results within Bayfield County.

https://www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/21975/2026-Partisan-Primary-Unofficial-Results

11/02/2026

Tomorrow is the November 3rd General Election!
Polls open from 7:00am-8:00pm at Washburn City Hall.
(Residents of the surrounding Towns need to vote at their respective Town Hall.)

Please remember to bring your photo ID with you. Visit BringIt.wi.gov for more info about all the forms of ID accepted for voting, including how to get a free ID. And if you are not registered to vote, you will need to have a valid proof of residency.

Those with outstanding absentee ballots must have them physically returned to City Hall by 8:00 p.m. on Nov. 3rd in order for them to be counted.

10/31/2026

REMINDER:
Winter Parking is in effect in the City of Washburn from November 1st until April 1st. During this time you must park on the odd side of the street on odd dates and the even side on even dates. This applies day and night. Except during snow emergencies, Officers will not issue citations between 7PM and 12AM to allow you to get parked on the correct side at night.

It should also be noted that between November 1st and April 1st, parking is not allowed on Bayfield Street between 2AM and 7AM. If you have any questions about these ordinances, please call Washburn Police: 715-373-6164.
And please share with your friends and family.
Have a Happy Halloween. 🎃

10/29/2026

There are only two days left for In-Person Early Voting at City Hall.
Today & Tomorrow (Oct. 29 & 30), from 10:00am-4:30pm.
Please remember to bring your Photo-ID.

And a reminder that outstanding absentee ballots must be physically returned by 8:00 p.m. on November 3rd in order for them to be counted.

10/26/2026

REMINDER:
City of Washburn Residents with outstanding absentee ballots must have them physically returned to City Hall by 8:00 p.m. on November 3rd in order for them to be counted.

You can bring them to City Hall during open hours or put them in the Drop Box outside the front door.

** And please make sure you and your witness sign the ballot envelope and fill everything out on it. **

10/26/2026

🎃

Trick or Treat with Washburn Fire and EMS!
Friday, October 30th from 5pm-7pm (Edited to correct time)
Near the Washburn Library

10/25/2026

Trick-or-Treating in Washburn will occur on Friday, October 30th; with the recommended hours of 5pm-7pm. If you do choose to participate in trick-or-treating, please be respectful of those not participating.
Have a great Gate Night... 👻🎃🦇

10/22/2026