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Town Hall · Washington Township

In Washington Township, 88% of adult citizens voted for president in 2024, more than across Michigan

Washington Township’s town government spent $23.6 million on day-to-day services in the year to March 31, 2022, about $819 per resident.

Town website
Next public meeting

Board of Trustees

3:00 pm · 57900 Van Dyke Rd

All meetings →
Day-to-day spending, 2022
$23.6M
year to March 31, 2022
Per resident, 2022
$819
In 2022: $819, more than 54% of 24 similar towns
Long-term debt
$43.5M
end of FY2022, reported
Town staff, 2022
60
full-time · 24 part-time · March payroll $434,007 · Census estimate
Typical tax bill
$4,502
1.10% of home value · MI 1.25%

What stands out about how Washington Township is run

Read from the town’s budget, meetings and official records.

Agendas posted online6 upcoming meetings posted, with agendas.Runs its own water & sewer41% of day-to-day spending goes to water, sewer and trash (2022).A shared school districtShares Romeo Community Schools with 3 other towns.More of its voters turn out88% of adult citizens voted for president in 2024, vs 74% across Michigan.
★ What stands out · Meetings

6 upcoming meetings at town hall

From Washington Township’s own agenda portal, checked daily. Agendas can change up to the meeting, so check before you go.

Recent meetings

Go in person

Most meetings are open to the public, and many have a public comment period at the start.

Agenda portal ↗
Your share of the 2022 budget

About $819 per resident a year, or $2.24 a day

Day-to-day services only. The biggest line: sewer & trash, at 41%.

Where the money comes from
Property taxes 31%Fees & charges 21%Interest, fines & other 18%Utility sales 17%From the state 9%Other taxes & licenses 4%From the federal government 1%Sales taxes <1%
Not in the receipt.Building projects $1.7 million; interest on debt $1.3 million. With these, the whole budget was $26.6 million.
Compared with similar places

$819 per resident in 2022, close to the middle of similar towns

Washington Township’s day-to-day spending in 2022 ($819 per resident, hospital and utilities left out) against 24 Michigan towns and townships of 25,000–49,999 that don’t run their own schools: the median was $772, and the middle half spent $545–$1,023. Washington Township spent more than 54% of them.

Middle half of the group, $545–$1,023Median $772Washington Township

Includes sewer and trash ($9.7 million), as the Census Bureau counts them. Later years come from a Census sample, so the comparison stays on 2022. How Town Hall compares budgets →

The group
24

Michigan towns and townships of 25,000–49,999 that don’t run their own schools, 2022 Census of Governments (every government counted that year; Washington Township itself left out).

Over the years

No trend yet

Washington Township reported only 2022 to the Census Bureau, so there is no trend yet.

Property tax

The typical homeowner pays $4,502 a year

Every local property tax on the home: town, schools and county. About 1.10% of the home’s value, vs 1.25% across Michigan.

What homes cost →

Typical yearly bill next door and statewide

Oakland Township$5,567
Washington Township$4,502
Bruce Township$4,084
Shelby Township$3,792
Ray Township$3,342
Michigan$2,904
$4,502
typical bill a year
1.10%
effective rate
$408,400
typical home value (Census)
Your own bill

The Housing page’s calculator splits a monthly payment into loan, tax and insurance at Washington Township’s rate.

Can I afford it? →

The median bill homeowners report to the Census survey (bills of $10,000+ are reported as “$10,000+”). The effective rate is that bill ÷ the median home value: a rough guide, not the official tax rate.

Tax bills are one input to Washington Township’s Cost of living grade. Cost of living in Washington Township →

Who runs it

Who’s in charge in Washington Township

Names change after every election, so we link to the source that keeps them current.

See washingtontownship.org for Washington Township’s current officialsWe name an official only when a public source lists a current term. None does for Washington Township yet.washingtontownship.org ↗
Who works for Washington Township

One full-time town employee for every 481 residents

On the payroll in March 2022, from the Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll (a Census estimate). Residents: the Census population in the 2022 finance file (28,846).

By department full-time, plus part-time, March 2022

Fire28 + 14 pt
Administration & buildings16 + 10 pt
Water & other utilities9
Other7
60
full-time
24
part-time
$434,007
payroll for March 2022
$5.2M
a year, estimated (March × 12)
$79,900
average full-time pay, before benefits (March × 12)
27
full-time firefighters
Estimates.Washington Township didn’t report its staff figures; these are the Census Bureau’s estimates, so they aren’t compared with other towns.

The Census reports one month’s payroll (March); yearly figures are that month × 12, an estimate. Part-timers count half in the bar lengths.

The school district

Romeo Community Schools

Washington Township’s K–12 school district, shared with Romeo, Bruce Township, Ray Township. It’s its own government, with a budget separate from the town’s.

Schools in Washington Township →
$14,503
per pupil · MI $16,528
5,236
students
$126 million
long-term debt

Of the $14,503 per pupil, $8,615 goes to the classroom (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren’t in the per-pupil figure.

The district: schools, scores and graduation →

Where the district’s money comes from
Local 36%State 59%Federal 5%

Michigan districts overall: 34% local, 57% state, 9% federal.

Also serving Washington Township

Rochester Community School District · $15,197 per pupil

Utica Community Schools · $15,140 per pupil

School year 2023–24. Census Bureau school finance survey.

Elections · 2024 general election

How Washington Township voted in 2024

Official results for Washington Township’s own voters, as certified after the November 5, 2024 general election, with the county and the state beside them.

President19,148 votes · results as certified
Donald J TrumpDonald J TrumpRepublican68.9%13,190 votes
Kamala D HarrisKamala D HarrisDemocrat30.0%5,752 votes

Others: 1.1% (206 votes).

Most votes in Washington Township: Donald J Trump

Macomb County: Trump 55.9%, Harris 42.2% · Michigan: Trump 49.7%, Harris 48.3%

Turnout
88%

of Washington Township’s 21,781 adult citizens voted for president in 2024. Across Michigan: 74%.

Votes ÷ citizens of voting age (Census CVAP, 2020–24 ACS).

U.S. Senate18,893 votes
Mike RogersMike RogersRepublican67.5%
Elissa SlotkinElissa SlotkinDemocrat30.8%
Others1.7%

Most votes in Washington Township: Mike Rogers

Macomb County: Rogers 53.3%, Slotkin 43.6% · Michigan: Slotkin 48.6%, Rogers 48.3%

U.S. House · Michigan’s 9th District468,252 votes
Lisa McClainRepublican66.8%
Clinton St MosleyDemocrat29.5%
Others3.7%

Most votes in the district: Lisa McClain

Whole-district result

President, 2024: Washington Township, its county and the state

TrumpHarrisOthersVotes
Washington Township68.9%30.0%1.1%19,148
Macomb County55.9%42.2%1.9%509,152
Michigan49.7%48.3%2.0%5,664,186
DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Official 2024 general election returns, as certified (MIT Election Data + Science Lab). Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Candidates are listed by votes, and party colors are neutral on purpose.

Portraits: Kamala D Harris: official vice-presidential portrait, Lawrence Jackson, The White House, 2021; Donald J Trump: official portrait, Shealah Craighead, The White House, 2017; Elissa Slotkin: U.S. House portrait (congress-legislators project); Mike Rogers: U.S. House portrait (congress-legislators project). All are U.S. government works in the public domain. A race shows photos only when every candidate has an official portrait; otherwise every candidate in it gets initials.

Who represents Washington Township

From town hall to Washington

Every level of government that speaks for Washington Township.

2024 results ↑
  1. 1
    Your townTown government
    Officials: washingtontownship.org ↗
  2. 2
    Michigan HouseState representatives
    Josh Schriver
  3. 3
    Michigan SenateState senator
    Ruth Johnson
  4. 4
    GovernorStatewide
    Gretchen Whitmer
  5. 5
    U.S. HouseYour representative in Congress
    Lisa C. McClain
  6. 6
    U.S. SenateBoth represent all of Michigan
    Gary C. PetersElissa Slotkin

Democrat · Republican · other or independent. Tap a name for their official page.

Next door

How Washington Township compares with the towns next door

Washington Township spent $819 per resident in 2022; the 4 neighbors that reported 2022 spent $232 to $721. Towns that run more services spend more. Tap a town to see its page.

Oakland Township: $695 per resident (2022)Bruce Township: $603 per resident (2022)Ray Township: $232 per resident (2022)Shelby Township: $721 per resident (2022)Oakland TownshipBruce TownshipRay TownshipShelby TownshipWashington Township
Spends the leastSpends the mostEstimate or no figures
TownDay-to-day, per resident (2022)Tax bill
Ray Township$232$3,342
Bruce Township$603$4,084
Oakland Township$695$5,567
Shelby Township$721$3,792
Washington Township$819$4,502

Day-to-day spending in 2022, the last year every government was counted, for governments that reported it; hospital and utilities left out. Tax bill: the typical homeowner’s bill (Census ACS, 2020–24).

Reach Washington Township’s government

The official site has phone numbers, hours and forms. Neighbors add the rest to the Handbook.

The Handbook →
Official websitewashingtontownship.org ↗

Questions about Washington Township’s government

How much does Washington Township spend per resident?

About $819 per resident on day-to-day services in the year to March 31, 2022, as reported to the Census Bureau. In 2022, the last full count, its $819 was more than 54% of 24 Michigan towns and townships of 25,000–49,999 that don’t run their own schools.

What is the property tax rate in Washington Township?

Homeowners report a typical bill of $4,502 a year (Census ACS, 2020–24), about 1.10% of the typical home’s value, vs 1.25% across Michigan. For the official rate per $1,000 of assessed value, see washingtontownship.org.

Who runs Washington Township’s government?

See washingtontownship.org for current officials. We name an official only when a public source lists a current term, and none does for Washington Township yet.

How did Washington Township vote in 2024?

For president, Donald J Trump 68.9%, Kamala D Harris 30.0% (19,148 votes, official results). Macomb County: Trump 55.9%, Harris 42.2%. Michigan: Trump 49.7%, Harris 48.3%.

How many people work for Washington Township?

60 full-time and 24 part-time employees in March 2022, with a March payroll of $434,007 (about $5.2M a year if every month were the same); Census Bureau estimates.

Who represents Washington Township in the state legislature?

State Senate District 24 (Ruth Johnson) and State House District 66 (Josh Schriver). The House district also covers nine other towns. Listed by Open States; districts from the Census Bureau.

When is the next public meeting in Washington Township?

The next posted meeting is Board of Trustees on Thursday, November 5, at 3:00 pm in 57900 Van Dyke Rd, from the town’s own agenda portal.

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Budget and staff: U.S. Census Bureau, Census of Governments (2022, every government) and Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances (2023–24, a sample) and the Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll; day-to-day spending is current operations, with hospitals, utilities and airports apart. School district: Census school finance survey, 2023–24. Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 2020–24. Elections: official 2024 returns via the MIT Election Data + Science Lab; turnout uses Census citizen voting-age population (CVAP, 2020–24). Officials: Open States, names shown only with a current term (checked October 9, 2026). Districts: Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts); legislators: Open States and congress-legislators. How Town Hall works →