Charter Township of Washington

What Charter Township of Washington does

Charter Township of Washington is a Michigan municipal government entity headquartered at 57900 Van Dyke in Washington, Macomb County, founded on April 12, 1827 — one of the oldest chartered townships in the state, approaching its 200th anniversary in 2026. It delivers the full suite of local-government services to a population of roughly 30,000+ residents across residential, commercial, and agricultural land, including property assessing, building permits and code enforcement, clerk and election administration, fire protection, planning and zoning, treasurer functions, water and sewer utilities, and sheriff-law-enforcement coverage. Operational delivery is anchored by two anchor partnerships: the Macomb County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement under a voter-approved millage (with dedicated traffic deputies, a motor carrier officer, a command officer — Sergeant Anthony Petrykowski effective January 1, 2025 — and K9 Vader added since 2020), and the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) supplies treated drinking water that the local Department of Public Works distributes, monitors, and tests (Consumer Confidence Reports, lead/copper compliance, PFAS monitoring since 2009). No lead service lines are present, owing to a 1975 ordinance specifying service-line materials.

The township's revenue model is government-fund rather than commercial: recurring property-tax millage (semiannual summer and winter installments, no rate increases since 2020) and recurring water-and-sewer usage billing (now monthly, formerly quarterly). Operating cadence is bondable municipal infrastructure rather than product cycles — recent capital actions include the May 11, 2025 groundbreaking for Fire Station 2, the May 4, 2025 Graubner Library expansion groundbreaking, the April 2025 acquisition of the historic 1840 Thorington School House for a community park, and the December 2023 acquisition of an equestrian farm as community greenspace. Grant capture is active across SEMCOG (pedestrian bridge, sidewalk gap, road-safety grants) and recognition flows from the Michigan Townships Association (2026 MTA Spirit Award), Northern Macomb Regional Chamber of Commerce (2024 EMMA Beautification Brick Award), and Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (2023 Purple Heart Community designation).

Residents and businesses engage the township through an unusually broad mix of channels for a Michigan municipality: an online portal for bill payment and permit applications, six social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, X), a monthly Supervisor-led "Positive Progress" video series on YouTube, broadcast meetings on WBRW-TV, and recurring community events (Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Coffee & Conversation, State of Washington Township address). Waste collection is contracted to Priority Waste; road construction is coordinated with the Macomb County Department of Roads. As a charter township under Michigan law, Washington Township operates as a political subdivision of the state rather than a privately owned enterprise, with an elected Board of Trustees and Supervisor, no parent company, no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and no IPO pathway.

Name

Charter Township of Washington

Legal name

Charter Township of Washington

Website

https://washingtontownship.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1827

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Charter Township of Washington is a Macomb County, Michigan municipal government, founded 1827, delivering police, fire, water/sewer, planning, and administrative services to 30,000+ residents via voter-approved millage and regional partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925)

SIC

Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Water and sewer utilities
• Property tax administration
• Planning and zoning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Primary municipal revenue source funding township operations, law enforcement services, and public services. Operates under voter-approved millage without tax increases since 2020.
2. Water and Sewer Billing: Quarterly/monthly water and sewer utility bills charged to residents connected to public water system. Revenue supports Department of Public Works operations.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Charter Township of Washington is a municipal government entity providing comprehensive local government services to residents of Washington Township in Macomb County, Michigan. Core services include public safety (fire department and contracted sheriff services via Macomb County Sheriff's Office), water and sewer utilities through a partnership with the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), property assessment and tax administration, building and code enforcement, planning and zoning, elections administration, and parks and recreation programs.

Product overview

Charter Township of Washington is a government municipality providing public services to residents in Macomb County, Michigan. The township offers a comprehensive suite of local government services including assessing, building/development, clerk/elections, fire department, planning and zoning, police/sheriff services, supervisor oversight, treasurer functions, and water/sewer public works. The township provides residents with online access to community information, news, meeting schedules, permit services, bill payment options, emergency notifications, and various community programs and events. The organization does not offer commercial technology products; rather, it provides government administrative services to its constituents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Department Services
• Law Enforcement Services
• Water and Sewer Utility Services
• Building Department and Code Enforcement
• Planning and Zoning
• Assessing and Property Records
• Clerk and Elections Services
• Treasurer and Tax Collection Services
• Parks and Recreation
• Trash, Recycling and Yard Waste Collection

Quantifiable outcome

• Added specialized traffic deputies, motor carrier officer, dedicated command officer, and K9 unit since 2020 without tax increases
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Macomb County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 December 2024K9 Vader assigned to Washington Township through Macomb County Sheriff's Office K9 Division. K9 serves locally while assisting county-wide. Township has added specialized traffic deputies, motor carrier officer, and dedicated command officer through this partnership.
• Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA)coreTechnology or IntegrationRegional water authority providing treated drinking water supply to Washington Township. Committed to safeguarding public water supply and delivering highest quality drinking water. Monitors PFAS compounds since 2009.
• Priority WastecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWaste management services provider for garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection. Hosts help events at Township Hall for resident assistance.
• Michigan Townships AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide association providing resources, advocacy, and awards including MTA Spirit Award to township supervisors.
• Northern Macomb Regional Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal chamber of commerce hosting events including EMMA Awards, State of the Community, and golf outings. Township participates in community events and receives recognition through chamber awards.
• Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional planning agency providing grant funding for transportation projects including pedestrian bridges, sidewalk gaps, and road safety audits.
• Romeo Community SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal school district serving portions of Washington Township. Joint community events including career days and art programs.
• Utica Community SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district serving portions of Washington Township. Community engagement through joint events and programs.
• Rochester Community SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district serving portions of Washington Township. Community collaboration on educational and cultural programs.
• Macomb County Department of RoadscoreTechnology or IntegrationManages road construction, maintenance, and safety improvements within Washington Township. Coordinates road projects including Powell Road reconstruction, guardrail repairs, and pavement marking programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brandon Township, MI: Oakland County charter township with comparable mixed residential-rural footprint, water/sewer utility operations, and millage-funded public safety and parks services.
• Ray Township, MI: Macomb County township with similar charter structure providing water, fire protection, planning/zoning, and community programs to a comparable population scale.
• Chesterfield Township, MI: Macomb County charter township offering parallel municipal services including water distribution, sewer, planning/zoning, and sheriff partnership, serving a similar suburban population.
• Clinton Charter Township, MI: Macomb County charter township with similar population base, full-service municipal operations (water, sewer, sheriff contract, parks, planning), and millage-based funding structure.
• Shelby Charter Township, MI: Adjacent Macomb County charter township of comparable residential/commercial scale, providing water, sewer, public safety, and parks services via similar millage funding model. Most directly comparable peer.
• Macomb Township, MI: Neighboring Macomb County charter township with comparable suburban residential profile, GLWA water access, and sheriff-contracted law enforcement model.
• Oakland Charter Township, MI: Oakland County charter township of similar suburban-residential composition, operating under comparable Michigan charter township governance with millage-based public services.
• Independence Township, MI: Oakland County charter township providing parallel municipal services (water, sewer, planning, public safety, parks) with similar voter-millage funding mechanics.
• Bruce Township, MI: Macomb County township with mixed residential/rural character, similar voter-approved millage model, and comparable small-municipal service portfolio including water, fire, and planning.

Broad incumbents

• Rochester Hills, MI: Larger nearby Oakland County municipality with broader service portfolio including full fire department, water utility, and recreation. Comparable as a regional municipal incumbent operating in the same Metro Detroit service area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xmobile.twitter.com/washingtontwpmi
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@washingtontwpmi48094
• Facebookfacebook.com/chartertownshipofwashington
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/charter-township-of-washington
• Instagraminstagram.com/washington_township
• TikToktiktok.com/@washingtontwpmi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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