Bristol, CT town hall & government
Bristol spent $381.7 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $6,390 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Bristol's government.
Where Bristol's money goes
Bristol runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other Connecticut cities.
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 57%
- From the state 31%
- Fees & charges 5%
- Utility sales 3%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
- Interest, fines & other 1%
- From the federal government <1%
- From other local governments <1%
Who works for Bristol
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
What homeowners in Bristol pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Bristol's government
Who represents Bristol
Bristol is represented in Congress by Senators Richard Blumenthal and Christopher Murphy and Representative John B. Larson. Ned Lamont is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.