Williamston, MI town hall & government
Williamston spent $5.1 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $1,291 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Williamston's government.
Where Williamston's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 40%
- Fees & charges 21%
- From the state 17%
- Utility sales 16%
- Interest, fines & other 4%
- From other local governments 1%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
- Sales taxes <1%
Who works for Williamston
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Williamston Community Schools
Williamston's K–12 school district, shared with Williamstown, Wheatfield and Leroy. 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 33%
- State 63%
- Federal 3%
Of the $13,615 per pupil, $7,746 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 Williamston kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Williamston 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 Williamston's government
Who represents Williamston
Williamston is represented in Congress by Senators Gary C. Peters and Elissa Slotkin and Representative Tom Barrett. 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.