CITIZENS' GUIDE TO LOCAL UNIT FINANCES - The Village of Colon   EXPENDITURES 
 1. Where we spend our money (all governmental funds)   2. Compared to the prior year  
2012-13 2013-14 % change
 General government   $             27,185  $             29,859 10%
 Police & fire                  54,730                 59,771 9%
 Other public safety                303,541               298,348 -2%
 Roads                              -                            - n/a
 Other public works                202,772               290,048 43%
 Health & welfare                    8,351                   8,605 3%
 Community & economic development                    5,170                   9,030 75%
 Recreation & culture                  24,326                 27,706 14%
 Capital outlay                             -                            - n/a
 Debt service                             -                            - n/a
 Interfund transfers (net)                             -                            - n/a
 Extraordinary/ Special items                             -                            - n/a
 total expenditures   $          626,075  $          723,367 16%
Text Box: Commentary:
 3. Spending per capita - compared to the prior year 
 4. Historical trends of individual departments: 
 For more information on our unit's finances, contact Julie Hollister at (269) 432-2532