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Town Hall · Lincoln

How is Lincoln run?

Lincoln’s town government spent $92.1 million on day-to-day services in the year to June 30, 2023, about $4,093 per resident. That is its newest year reported to the Census Bureau. Water and other utilities ($4 million) are counted separately.

Town website
Next public meeting

General

7:00 pm · 100 Old River Road

All meetings →
Day-to-day spending, 2023
$92.1M
year to June 30, 2023
Per resident, 2023
$4,093
In 2022: $4,108, more than 61% of 23 similar towns
Long-term debt
$68.2M
end of FY2023, reported
Town staff, 2025
619
full-time · 125 part-time · March payroll $4.0M
Typical tax bill
$4,751
1.05% of home value · RI 1.21%

What stands out about how Lincoln is run

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

Agendas posted online6 upcoming meetings posted, with agendas.Runs its own schoolsThe schools are part of the town budget, not a separate district.Split between districts3 State House districts cover Lincoln; your street decides yours.Its own police and fire37 sworn officers and 23 full-time firefighters on the payroll.
★ What stands out · Meetings

6 upcoming meetings at town hall

From Lincoln’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 2023 budget

About $4,093 per resident a year, or $11.21 a day

Schools are part of the town’s budget, so they lead the receipt: 74% of day-to-day spending.

Where the money comes from
Property taxes 48%From the state 35%Interest, fines & other 6%Fees & charges 5%Utility sales 4%From the federal government 1%Sales taxes 1%From other local governments <1%
Schools included

Lincoln runs its own schools, so school spending is part of this budget. Comparisons are with Rhode Island towns and townships of 10,000–24,999 that run their own schools.

Not in the receipt.Building projects $6.9 million; interest on debt $3 million; payments to other governments $666,000. With these and the enterprises, the whole budget was $106.7 million.
Compared with similar places

$4,108 per resident in 2022, close to the middle of similar towns

Lincoln’s day-to-day spending in 2022 ($4,108 per resident, hospital and utilities left out) against 23 Rhode Island towns and townships of 10,000–24,999 that run their own schools: the median was $3,885, and the middle half spent $3,359–$4,364. Lincoln spent more than 61% of them.

Middle half of the group, $3,359–$4,364Median $3,885Lincoln

Includes sewer and trash ($520,000), 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
23

Rhode Island towns and townships of 10,000–24,999 that run their own schools, 2022 Census of Governments (every government counted that year; Lincoln itself left out).

Over the years

Day-to-day spending is up 2% since 2022

Day-to-day services, in dollars, in the years Lincoln reported to the Census Bureau. Prices rose too: about 4% a year in 2022–2024.

Day-to-day spending by fiscal year

2022$90.1 million
2023$92.1 million

Per resident: 2022: $4,108 · 2023: $4,093.

Town staff
619

full-time in March 2025, down from 651 in 2022.

Building projects, interest and enterprises (hospital, utilities) are left out, so a big construction year doesn’t read as growth.

Property tax

The typical homeowner pays $4,751 a year

Every local property tax on the home: town, schools and county. About 1.05% of the home’s value, vs 1.21% across Rhode Island.

What homes cost →

Typical yearly bill next door and statewide

North Smithfield$5,219
Smithfield$5,207
Rhode Island$4,900
Cumberland$4,870
North Providence$4,843
Lincoln$4,751
Valley Falls$4,397
Cumberland Hill$4,390
Central Falls$3,744
$4,751
typical bill a year
1.05%
effective rate
$450,600
typical home value (Census)
Your own bill

The Housing page’s calculator splits a monthly payment into loan, tax and insurance at Lincoln’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 Lincoln’s Cost of living grade. Cost of living in Lincoln →

Who runs it

Who’s in charge in Lincoln

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

See lincolnri.com for Lincoln’s current officialsWe name an official only when a public source lists a current term. None does for Lincoln yet.lincolnri.com ↗
Who works for Lincoln

One full-time town employee for every 36 residents

On the payroll in March 2025, from the Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll. Residents: the Census population in the 2023 finance file (22,499).

By department full-time, plus part-time, March 2025

Schools456 + 99 pt
Police39
Roads & transportation34
Parks & libraries16 + 24 pt
Fire23
Administration & buildings20
Sewer & trash18
Health & welfare7 + 2 pt
Courts, inspections & corrections2
Other4
619
full-time
125
part-time
$4.0M
payroll for March 2025
$48.0M
a year, estimated (March × 12)
$74,300
average full-time pay, before benefits (March × 12)
37
sworn police officers
23
full-time firefighters
Compared, 2022.Lincoln had 29.7 full-time staff per 1,000 residents in March 2022. The median for the 14 of the 23 Rhode Island towns and townships of 10,000–24,999 that run their own schools that reported 2022 staff was 22.7: Lincoln had more than 86% of them. Same group and year as the budget comparison.

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

Lincoln School District

Lincoln’s K–12 school district. The schools are run by Lincoln, so this money is part of the budget above.

Schools in Lincoln →
$19,441
per pupil · RI $23,945
3,340
students
$2.7 million
long-term debt

Of the $19,441 per pupil, $11,952 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 59%State 35%Federal 6%

Rhode Island districts overall: 48% local, 40% state, 13% federal.

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

Elections · 2024 general election

How Lincoln voted in 2024

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

President12,603 votes · results as certified
Kamala D HarrisKamala D HarrisDemocrat49.7%6,268 votes
Donald J TrumpDonald J TrumpRepublican47.6%6,001 votes

Others: 2.7% (334 votes).

Most votes in Lincoln: Kamala D Harris

Providence County: Harris 55.7%, Trump 41.7% · Rhode Island: Harris 55.6%, Trump 41.8%

Turnout
72%

of Lincoln’s 17,529 adult citizens voted for president in 2024. Across Rhode Island: 62%.

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

U.S. Senate12,263 votes
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocrat54.7%
Patricia MorganRepublican45.0%
Others0.3%

Most votes in Lincoln: Sheldon Whitehouse

Providence County: Whitehouse 61.3%, Morgan 38.4% · Rhode Island: Whitehouse 59.9%, Morgan 39.8%

U.S. House · Rhode Island’s 1st District219,690 votes
Gabriel AmoDemocrat63.1%
Allen R WatersRepublican32.2%
Others4.8%

Most votes in the district: Gabriel Amo

Whole-district result

President, 2024: Lincoln, its county and the state

HarrisTrumpOthersVotes
Lincoln49.7%47.6%2.7%12,603
Providence County55.7%41.7%2.6%269,679
Rhode Island55.6%41.8%2.6%513,086
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. 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 Lincoln

From town hall to Washington

Every level of government that speaks for Lincoln.

2024 results ↑
  1. 1
    Your townTown government
    Officials: lincolnri.com ↗
  2. 2
    Rhode Island HouseLincoln is split between 3 districts
    Mary Ann Shallcross-SmithGreg CostantinoMia Ackerman
  3. 3
    Rhode Island SenateState senator
    Thomas PaolinoDavid TikoianRyan Pearson
  4. 4
    GovernorStatewide
    Dan McKee
  5. 5
    U.S. HouseYour representative in Congress
    Gabe Amo
  6. 6
    U.S. SenateBoth represent all of Rhode Island
    Jack ReedSheldon Whitehouse
Find your state legislators by address ↗

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

Next door

How Lincoln compares with the towns next door

Lincoln spent $4,108 per resident in 2022; the 4 neighbors that reported 2022 spent $3,258 to $3,952. Towns that run more services spend more. Tap a town to see its page.

North Smithfield: $3,885 per resident (2022)Cumberland: $3,258 per resident (2022)Valley Falls: unincorporated, no town budgetCumberland Hill: unincorporated, no town budgetSmithfield: $3,952 per resident (2022)Central Falls: no reported 2022 figuresNorth Providence: $3,601 per resident (2022)North SmithfieldCumberlandValley FallsCumberland HillSmithfieldCentral FallsNorth ProvidenceLincoln
Spends the leastSpends the mostEstimate or no figures
TownDay-to-day, per resident (2022)Tax bill
Cumberland$3,258 runs schools$4,870
North Providence$3,601 runs schools$4,843
North Smithfield$3,885 runs schools$5,219
Smithfield$3,952 runs schools$5,207
Central Fallsestimate$3,744
Lincoln$4,108$4,751

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 Lincoln’s government

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

The Handbook →
Official websitelincolnri.com ↗

Questions about Lincoln’s government

How much does Lincoln spend per resident?

About $4,093 per resident on day-to-day services in the year to June 30, 2023, as reported to the Census Bureau. In 2022, the last full count, its $4,108 was more than 61% of 23 Rhode Island towns and townships of 10,000–24,999 that run their own schools.

What is the property tax rate in Lincoln?

Homeowners report a typical bill of $4,751 a year (Census ACS, 2020–24), about 1.05% of the typical home’s value, vs 1.21% across Rhode Island. For the official rate per $1,000 of assessed value, see lincolnri.com.

Who runs Lincoln’s government?

See lincolnri.com for current officials. We name an official only when a public source lists a current term, and none does for Lincoln yet.

How did Lincoln vote in 2024?

For president, Kamala D Harris 49.7%, Donald J Trump 47.6% (12,603 votes, official results). Providence County: Harris 55.7%, Trump 41.7%. Rhode Island: Harris 55.6%, Trump 41.8%.

How many people work for Lincoln?

619 full-time and 125 part-time employees in March 2025, with a March payroll of $4.0M (about $48.0M a year if every month were the same), as reported to the Census Bureau.

Who represents Lincoln in the state legislature?

Lincoln is split among 3 State House districts and 3 State Senate districts, so your address decides. The Rhode Island Legislature’s lookup finds yours. Listed by Open States; districts from the Census Bureau.

When is the next public meeting in Lincoln?

The next posted meeting is General on Wednesday, November 4, at 7:00 pm in 100 Old River Road, from the town’s own agenda portal.

Ask neighbors about Lincoln’s government

Neighbors who’ve been to the meetings can help.

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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 →