Washburn County Unit Meeting
January 28th, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Event Location: Washburn County Services Building – County Board Room
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Shell Lake, Wisconsin 54871 Get Directions »
County unit meeting participation is encouraged for all town officials. The meetings empower you to network with other town officials, engage with legislators, learn from speakers, hear updates from WTA Directors, and improve your ability to serve your constituents. The Washburn County Unit leaders look forward to your participation.
The Wisconsin Towns Association is a nonpartisan association that provides legislative advocacy as part of its mission. We focus on town issues and support strategies that are good for towns and oppose actions that are bad for towns regardless of who comes up with them. We kindly ask that speakers and participants focus their comments and questions strictly on challenges and opportunities affecting town government. Dialogue on matters of national or international importance that do not impact the function of town government is encouraged to occur before or after the unit meeting. Critical analysis of proposals, legislative or otherwise, and how they impact towns is encouraged; however, disparaging comments unrelated to proposals impacting towns are discouraged.
Agenda
Agenda subject to change
An email reminder will be sent 3-5 business days prior to this meeting. We use the email address submitted annually by your town. If you are NOT receiving emails from WTA, please contact our office at 715-526-3157 with your email address.
Senators and Representatives:
Please advise Sandy Johnson, Washburn County Unit Secretary, 715-558-1676, as to whether you will be able to attend. Thank you!
The Wisconsin Towns Association is a nonpartisan association that provides legislative advocacy as part of its mission. We focus on town issues and support strategies that are good for towns and oppose actions that are bad for towns regardless of who comes up with them. We kindly ask that speakers and participants focus their comments and questions strictly on challenges and opportunities affecting town government. Dialogue on matters of national or international importance that do not impact the function of town government is encouraged to occur before or after the unit meeting. Critical analysis of proposals, legislative or otherwise, and how they impact towns is encouraged; however, disparaging comments unrelated to proposals impacting towns are discouraged.
Agenda
- 6:00 pm – Call to Order
- Moment of Silence/Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- Minutes from October 22, 2025, Meeting – Emailed to Town Clerks
- Financial Report: The Unit had a balance of $195.70. Dinner/supplies of $123.59 were purchased, leaving a balance of $72.11.
- Legislator Reports
- Presentation of “Who Does What Regarding Dogs” to help understand the various duties and actions involving “Dog Catching.” Speakers invited – Jake Langenhahn , WTA Outreach Specialist; Representatives from the Washburn County Area Humane Society; and Steve Pank, Chief Deputy of the Washburn County Sheriff's Department
- WTA Director’s Report – Dale Houdek & Joe Lorence
- Old Business
- New Business
- 2026 Election Schedule
- Discussion regarding Municipal Brush Piles
- Potential topics for 2026 WTA Unit Meetings
- Reminder: if anyone has any requests for speakers to contact Lolita Olson
- Next Meeting Date and Location – April 22, 2026, County Board Room
- Set your calendars for the 4th Wednesday (4 times a year) for WTA Meetings
- Adjourn
Agenda subject to change
An email reminder will be sent 3-5 business days prior to this meeting. We use the email address submitted annually by your town. If you are NOT receiving emails from WTA, please contact our office at 715-526-3157 with your email address.
Senators and Representatives:
Please advise Sandy Johnson, Washburn County Unit Secretary, 715-558-1676, as to whether you will be able to attend. Thank you!