New Era, MI town hall & government
New Era spent $213,000 in the year to June 30, 2022, about $484 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach New Era's government.
Where New Era's money goes
Where the money comes from
- From the state 57%
- Property taxes 27%
- Fees & charges 12%
- Interest, fines & other 5%
New Era didn't report all of its 2022 figures to the Census Bureau, so most of these numbers are the Bureau's estimates.
Who works for New Era
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate. New Era didn't report its staffing to the Census Bureau, so these are the Bureau's estimates.
Shelby Public Schools
New Era's K–12 school district, shared with Benona, Shelby, Shelby, Ferry, Otto and Grant. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Michigan districts overall: 34% local, 57% state, 9% federal
- Local 34%
- State 48%
- Federal 18%
Of the $19,171 per pupil, $9,295 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools New Era kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in New Era 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. In a town this small the survey estimate has a wide margin.
Contact New Era's government
Who represents New Era
New Era is represented in Congress by Senators Gary C. Peters and Elissa Slotkin and Representative John R. Moolenaar. Gretchen Whitmer 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.