Shasta Westaby Rice Lake City Council

12/15/2025

It is the time of year when tax statements arrive in mailboxes. I dread it every year even as I am on the "making decisions" side of the desk. Knowing where the money is going is a part of understanding the amount you are paying.

Attention citizens of Rice Lake, Where does your money go? Find below a detailed pie chart illustrating the allocation of property taxes. Ledger is located in the lower right-hand corner. With a total of 62% of that 45% of the chart goes to the school district and 17% goes to the county. The city share is only 36% of your taxes.

12/10/2025

I LOVE driving down Main St to check out the new banners every year. We have some talented folks in town.

12/10/2025

Important information shared by Rice Lake Utilities about some work being done, see the list of streets to see if your home is affected.

12/10/2025

It is sledding season!!! The only parts I like about winter is sledding, the way the snow sits on trees, and cocoa. Stop at The Milk Pail for some soup or Badger Brew for a warm beverage and head down to Moon Lake Park to enjoy the obnoxious amount of snow we got!

This is what a ❄️ SNOW ❄️ day is all about!! Fun in the fluffy white stuff! The fire is stoked, come on out and enjoy! Reminder: no porta potty yet but it will be here before the weekend.

12/01/2025

EXCITING announcement!! The time has come to run again or step aside and allow someone else to run for the seat.

The last year and 9 months have been exciting, complex, full of learning, joyful, and filled with exciting decisions and projects. In that time, the council navigated the sale of land to Johnson Truck Bodies, started the process to rezone lakeshore properties to pave the way for commercial and residential projects, approved street closure requests, shared goals that will benefit citizens, and hired a City Clerk and City Administrator, heard from citizens about what matters to you, and so much more.

I have learned an immeasurable amount about how our city departments operate and what they need to provide top-notch services to citizens and visitors alike. I wrote a policy for donations so the process is streamlined for department heads, built relationships with citizens, and held a seat on the Finance Committee, Cable Commission, and Airport Committee. Two of which have some really exciting things launching that I would like to continue to be a part of. For all of these reasons and more, I am thrilled to run to remain in the seat for two more years!!

11/21/2025

Winter is always our slow season, but this year has been especially quiet… and I want to be honest with you all. If things don’t pick up a bit over the next couple of months, we may have to make some really hard decisions — including the possibility of closing our doors for the winter.
We LOVE being part of this community. We love serving you, seeing your families grow, watching your kids pick out their favorite treats, and sharing the small moments that make this place special. We want to keep doing that. We just need a little more support to make it through the winter.
If you’re able, stop in for a treat, bring a friend, grab a gift card, or simply share this post so others see it. Every little bit truly helps more than you know.
Thank you for being part of our story — and we’re hoping we can keep writing it with you. ❤️

11/21/2025

Thanksgiving hours: Closing at 5:00p.m. on Wednesday, November 26.
CLOSED on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 26-29
Re-open on Monday, December 1 at 9:00a.m.

11/21/2025

City resident's of Rice Lake! The sand/salt pile is now ready! Please stop into the office first with proof of city residency before entering our yard. All yard operations are on camera for safety purposes. Each individual is allowed one five (5) gallon bucket. Bring a shovel/bucket along for ease. Thank you! 🎄 ❄️ 🔔

11/06/2025

It is time for Open Gym!! When the kids are bouncing off the walls at home and the temps are to cold for park time, take them to the gym!

Get ready! Get set! It's Open Gym season!
Location: Tainter gymnasiums
Saturday: 1-4 pm
Sundays: Noon - 3 pm
There will be a variety of gym equipment and games out to play. Kids under 10 require a parent or guardian with them. All participants must sign in. Kids over 10 must know a parent or guardian phone number as they sign in.

We look forward to 👀 you there to run, jump, and laugh those seasonal blues away!
*See below for any closure date's.

11/06/2025

Keep an eye out and share with any family and friends in the Ashland area!

11/06/2025

Election is a few months out, but we have our first declaration to run for 2026.

09/15/2025

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