Township government · Marquette County, MI
West Branch Township's money: where it comes from and where it goes
In the latest recorded fiscal year (ended March 31, 2022), West Branch Township took in $383 thousand and spent $636 thousand.
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Where it comes from
What stands out
of West Branch Township's money comes from fees for services such as water, sewer and parking.Most U.S. townships and towns of under 10,000 people get none.
Township taxes34%
Fees for services14%
What's in fees for servicesOther service charges
- Other service charges$55 thousand
Amounts are by Census type of charge.
State tax money48%
Money the state passes on, paid for by the state taxes residents also pay.
Fines and other3.7%
Where it goes
What stands out
of West Branch Township's spending goes to local governments.Most U.S. townships and towns of under 10,000 people spend nothing on this.
Spending by category100%
What's in running the government and other costsOther and not broken out; central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology) and 2 more
- Other and not broken out$261 thousand
- Central staff services (personnel, purchasing, technology)$32 thousand
- Finance, tax collection and budgeting$28 thousand
- Government buildings$10 thousand
What's in sent to other local governmentsSent to local governments: other and not broken out
- Sent to local governments: other and not broken out$244 thousand
What's in water, sewer, trash and utilitiesGarbage and solid waste
- Garbage and solid waste$32 thousand
What's in parks, recreation and librariesLibraries
- Libraries$29 thousand
Sources and moreWhere these numbers come from and what they cover
West Branch Township. U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Finance, individual unit file, fiscal year ended March 31, 2022. The Census record for this government is from the 2022 survey, the newest on file.
What this covers. The money of West Branch Township itself. Other governments that serve the same area (the city, county, school district and state) are separate and not included. Borrowing, transfers between a government's own funds, and pension trust funds are not counted as revenue.