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Fall 2017	Q18c	Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) Large-scale wind turbines or windfarms Major Tags: Community and Social Issues \| Economic Development Related Topics: Community development \| Energy \| Wind power \| Land use planning	see tables
Fall 2017	Q18d	Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) Large-scale solar arrays Major Tags: Community and Social Issues \| Economic Development Related Topics: Community development \| Energy \| Land use planning	see tables
Fall 2017	Q18e	Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) Oil and gas facilities Major Tags: Community and Social Issues \| Economic Development Related Topics: Community development \| Energy \| Land use planning	see tables
Fall 2017	Q24c	Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) Large-scale wind turbines or windfarms Major Tags: Community and Social Issues \| Economic Development Related Topics: Community development \| Energy \| Wind power \| Land use planning	see tables
Fall 2017	Q24d	Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) Large-scale solar arrays Major Tags: Community and Social Issues \| Economic Development Related Topics: Community development \| Energy \| Land use planning	see tables
Fall 2017	Q24e	Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) Oil and gas facilities Major Tags: Community and Social Issues \| Economic Development Related Topics: Community development \| Energy \| Land use planning	see tables
Fall 2016	Q8c	Some people think that certain policy issues should be managed at the state level rather than the local level for a variety of reasons (for example, efficiency or consistency across jurisdictions). Others think local home rule is more important. In each of the following broad policy areas, how do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government? Environment and natural resources (e.g., water, solid waste, agriculture, forestry) Major Tags: State Government \| Energy and Environment \| Governmental Relations Related Topics: State oversight \| Environment \| Relations with state government \| State mandates and preemption	see tables
Fall 2013	Q2	First, thinking about the Great Lakes overall, would you rate their current condition as excellent, good, fair, poor, or very poor? Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| The Great Lakes	see tables
Fall 2013	Q3a	To what extent do you agree or disagree the following general statement about the Great Lakes? The Great Lakes have a significant impact on my jurisdiction. Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| The Great Lakes	see tables
Fall 2013	Q3b	To what extent do you agree or disagree the following general statement about the Great Lakes? The Great Lakes are a valuable economic resource for Michigan. Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| The Great Lakes	see tables
Fall 2013	Q3c	To what extent do you agree or disagree the following general statement about the Great Lakes? The Great Lakes are a valuable economic resource for my jurisdiction. Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| The Great Lakes	see tables
Fall 2013	Q3d	To what extent do you agree or disagree the following general statement about the Great Lakes? My jurisdiction's policies and operations do not impact the health of the Great Lakes. Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| The Great Lakes	see tables
Fall 2013	Q4a	For the following entities, please indicate whether you think they should have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to protect the Great Lakes: Federal governments (The United States and Canada). Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| The Great Lakes	see tables
Fall 2013	Q4b	For the following entities, please indicate whether you think they should have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to protect the Great Lakes: State governments (Michigan, other states, and Canadian provinces). Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| The Great Lakes	see tables
Fall 2013	Q4c	For the following entities, please indicate whether you think they should have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to protect the Great Lakes: Local governments. Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| The Great Lakes	see tables
Fall 2013	Q4d	For the following entities, please indicate whether you think they should have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to protect the Great Lakes: Your jurisdiction's government in particular. Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| The Great Lakes	see tables
Fall 2013	Q4e	For the following entities, please indicate whether you think they should have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to protect the Great Lakes: Businesses and industries. Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| The Great Lakes	see tables
Fall 2013	Q4f	For the following entities, please indicate whether you think they should have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to protect the Great Lakes: Individual citizens. Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| The Great Lakes	see tables
Fall 2013	Q5a	In general, to what extent do you believe the following types of regulatory policies should be strengthened or eased: Regulations on runoff from stormwater sewers and streets. Major Tags: Services \| Infrastructure \| Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| Water	see tables
Fall 2013	Q5b	In general, to what extent do you believe the following types of regulatory policies should be strengthened or eased: Regulations on runoff from farms and the agricultural sector. Major Tags: Services \| Infrastructure \| Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| Water	see tables
Fall 2013	Q5c	In general, to what extent do you believe the following types of regulatory policies should be strengthened or eased: Regulations on waste water systems' overflow release. Major Tags: Services \| Infrastructure \| Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| Water	see tables
Fall 2013	Q5d	In general, to what extent do you believe the following types of regulatory policies should be strengthened or eased: Regulations on septic system inspections and maintenance. Major Tags: Services \| Infrastructure \| Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| Water	see tables
Fall 2013	Q5e	In general, to what extent do you believe the following types of regulatory policies should be strengthened or eased: Regulations to limit water diversion from the Great Lakes. Major Tags: Services \| Infrastructure \| Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| The Great Lakes \| Water	see tables
Fall 2013	Q6a	In general, to what extent do you support or oppose the following possible policies or actions related to the Great Lakes: Increase efforts to improve Great Lakes water quality, even if it requires higher taxes. Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| The Great Lakes	see tables
Fall 2013	Q6b	In general, to what extent do you support or oppose the following possible policies or actions related to the Great Lakes: Phase out coal-fired power plants to reduce mercury emissions in the Great Lakes region, even if the cost of electricity increases. Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| The Great Lakes	see tables
Fall 2013	Q6c	In general, to what extent do you support or oppose the following possible policies or actions related to the Great Lakes: Prevent new construction on wetlands, even if it limits economic development. Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| The Great Lakes	see tables
Fall 2013	Q6d	In general, to what extent do you support or oppose the following possible policies or actions related to the Great Lakes: Reduce the rate at which farmland or other natural areas are being paved over, even if it limits economic development. Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| The Great Lakes	see tables
Fall 2013	Q6e	In general, to what extent do you support or oppose the following possible policies or actions related to the Great Lakes: Increase coordination among regional states on Great Lakes management, even if it requires giving up some of Michigan's decision-making power. Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| The Great Lakes	see tables
Fall 2013	Q6f	In general, to what extent do you support or oppose the following possible policies or actions related to the Great Lakes: Increase coordination and role among local governments on Great Lakes management, even if it requires giving up some of your jurisdiction's decision-making power. Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| The Great Lakes	see tables
Fall 2013	Q6g	In general, to what extent do you support or oppose the following possible policies or actions related to the Great Lakes: Increase the cost of water for households and businesses to encourage consumers to use less water. Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| The Great Lakes	see tables
Fall 2013	Q7a	Wind Energy is becoming more common in Michigan, including the use of small wind turbines for individual homes or businesses as well as the installation of larger, utility-scale turbines, and wind farms with numerous turbines. As far as you know, in your area, are there currently any of the following kinds of wind turbines and/or efforts to add or expand them: Small, individual-use wind turbines within your jurisdiction. Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Energy \| Wind power	see tables
Fall 2013	Q7b	Wind Energy is becoming more common in Michigan, including the use of small wind turbines for individual homes or businesses as well as the installation of larger, utility-scale turbines, and wind farms with numerous turbines. As far as you know, in your area, are there currently any of the following kinds of wind turbines and/or efforts to add or expand them: Larger, utility-scale wind turbines within your jurisdiction. Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Energy \| Wind power	see tables
Fall 2013	Q7c	Wind Energy is becoming more common in Michigan, including the use of small wind turbines for individual homes or businesses as well as the installation of larger, utility-scale turbines, and wind farms with numerous turbines. As far as you know, in your area, are there currently any of the following kinds of wind turbines and/or efforts to add or expand them: Larger, utility-scale wind turbines in neighboring jurisdictions that may impact your jurisdiction. Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Energy \| Wind power	see tables
Fall 2013	Q8	As far as you know, in the last few years have there been any proposals that did not move forward regarding the development of any kind of turbines in your jurisdiction (or in neighboring jurisdictions that may have impacted your jurisdiction)? Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Energy \| Wind power	see tables
Fall 2013	Q9	To what extent, if at all, would you say current or potential wind turbines within your jurisdiction are a topic of discussion, either in the community at large or within your jurisdiction's government? Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Energy \| Wind power	see tables
Fall 2013	Q10a	We are interested in sources of support or opposition to the use of wind turbines in your community. In your opinion, do the following people or groups either support or oppose the use of wind turbines in general within your jurisdiction: The majority of your jurisdiction's Council/Board. Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Energy \| Wind power	see tables
Fall 2013	Q10b	We are interested in sources of support or opposition to the use of wind turbines in your community. In your opinion, do the following people or groups either support or oppose the use of wind turbines in general within your jurisdiction: The majority of your jurisdiction's citizens. Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Energy \| Wind power	see tables
Fall 2013	Q10c	We are interested in sources of support or opposition to the use of wind turbines in your community. In your opinion, do the following people or groups either support or oppose the use of wind turbines in general within your jurisdiction: You as a jurisdiction official. Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Energy \| Wind power	see tables
Fall 2013	Q11a	Has your jurisdiction adopted, or is it likely to adopt, any tax or other incentives, moratoria, ordinances or zoning codes, etc., that attempt to promote, restrict, or simply regulate wind turbines within your jurisdiction: Offer tax or other incentives. Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Energy \| Wind power	see tables
Fall 2013	Q11b	Has your jurisdiction adopted, or is it likely to adopt, any tax or other incentives, moratoria, ordinances or zoning codes, etc., that attempt to promote, restrict, or simply regulate wind turbines within your jurisdiction: A local moratorium and/or ban on wind turbines. Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Energy \| Wind power	see tables
Fall 2013	Q11c	Has your jurisdiction adopted, or is it likely to adopt, any tax or other incentives, moratoria, ordinances or zoning codes, etc., that attempt to promote, restrict, or simply regulate wind turbines within your jurisdiction: Other local ordinances and/or zoning codes. Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Energy \| Wind power	see tables
Fall 2013	Q11d	Has your jurisdiction adopted, or is it likely to adopt, any tax or other incentives, moratoria, ordinances or zoning codes, etc., that attempt to promote, restrict, or simply regulate wind turbines within your jurisdiction: Intergovernmental agreements with neighboring jurisdictions. Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Energy \| Wind power	see tables
Fall 2013	Q12a	We're interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the use of wind turbines in jurisdictions across the state now or in the last few years. Whether or not your community currently has any wind turbines, to what degree would you say the following items have been encouraging or discouraging the use of wind turbines within your jurisdiction: Potential visual or noise impacts Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Energy \| Wind power	see tables
Fall 2013	Q12b	We're interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the use of wind turbines in jurisdictions across the state now or in the last few years. Whether or not your community currently has any wind turbines, to what degree would you say the following items have been encouraging or discouraging the use of wind turbines within your jurisdiction: Road construction, use, damage, etc. Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Energy \| Wind power	see tables
Fall 2013	Q12c	We're interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the use of wind turbines in jurisdictions across the state now or in the last few years. Whether or not your community currently has any wind turbines, to what degree would you say the following items have been encouraging or discouraging the use of wind turbines within your jurisdiction: Impact on property values Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Energy \| Wind power	see tables
Fall 2013	Q12d	We're interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the use of wind turbines in jurisdictions across the state now or in the last few years. Whether or not your community currently has any wind turbines, to what degree would you say the following items have been encouraging or discouraging the use of wind turbines within your jurisdiction: Community organizations active on wind Energy issues Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Energy \| Wind power	see tables
Fall 2013	Q12e	We're interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the use of wind turbines in jurisdictions across the state now or in the last few years. Whether or not your community currently has any wind turbines, to what degree would you say the following items have been encouraging or discouraging the use of wind turbines within your jurisdiction: Business proposals to establish wind farms or utility-scale turbines Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Energy \| Wind power	see tables
Fall 2013	Q12f	We're interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the use of wind turbines in jurisdictions across the state now or in the last few years. Whether or not your community currently has any wind turbines, to what degree would you say the following items have been encouraging or discouraging the use of wind turbines within your jurisdiction: Connecting turbines to the electrical grid Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Energy \| Wind power	see tables
Fall 2013	Q12g	We're interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the use of wind turbines in jurisdictions across the state now or in the last few years. Whether or not your community currently has any wind turbines, to what degree would you say the following items have been encouraging or discouraging the use of wind turbines within your jurisdiction: Local job creation and/or economic development Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Energy \| Wind power	see tables
Fall 2013	Q12h	We're interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the use of wind turbines in jurisdictions across the state now or in the last few years. Whether or not your community currently has any wind turbines, to what degree would you say the following items have been encouraging or discouraging the use of wind turbines within your jurisdiction: Revenue for land-owners Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Energy \| Wind power	see tables
Fall 2013	Q12i	We're interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the use of wind turbines in jurisdictions across the state now or in the last few years. Whether or not your community currently has any wind turbines, to what degree would you say the following items have been encouraging or discouraging the use of wind turbines within your jurisdiction: Local property tax revenue Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Energy \| Wind power	see tables
Fall 2013	Q12j	We're interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the use of wind turbines in jurisdictions across the state now or in the last few years. Whether or not your community currently has any wind turbines, to what degree would you say the following items have been encouraging or discouraging the use of wind turbines within your jurisdiction: Depreciation tables for wind turbines set by the State Tax Commission Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Energy \| Wind power	see tables
Fall 2013	Q12k	We're interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the use of wind turbines in jurisdictions across the state now or in the last few years. Whether or not your community currently has any wind turbines, to what degree would you say the following items have been encouraging or discouraging the use of wind turbines within your jurisdiction: Preservation of farmland Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Energy \| Wind power	see tables
Fall 2013	Q12l	We're interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the use of wind turbines in jurisdictions across the state now or in the last few years. Whether or not your community currently has any wind turbines, to what degree would you say the following items have been encouraging or discouraging the use of wind turbines within your jurisdiction: Wind speed and reliability Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Energy \| Wind power	see tables
Fall 2013	Q14a	Wind turbines are sometimes regulated in terms of their location, height, setbacks, and so on. For each of the following entities, please indicate whether you think they should have a great deal of authority, some authority, or no authority for such decisions regarding wind turbines: The federal government Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| Energy \| Wind power	see tables
Fall 2013	Q14b	Wind turbines are sometimes regulated in terms of their location, height, setbacks, and so on. For each of the following entities, please indicate whether you think they should have a great deal of authority, some authority, or no authority for such decisions regarding wind turbines: State governments Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| Energy \| Wind power	see tables
Fall 2013	Q14c	Wind turbines are sometimes regulated in terms of their location, height, setbacks, and so on. For each of the following entities, please indicate whether you think they should have a great deal of authority, some authority, or no authority for such decisions regarding wind turbines: Local governments Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| Energy \| Wind power	see tables
Fall 2013	Q14d	Wind turbines are sometimes regulated in terms of their location, height, setbacks, and so on. For each of the following entities, please indicate whether you think they should have a great deal of authority, some authority, or no authority for such decisions regarding wind turbines: Land-owners Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| Energy \| Wind power	see tables
Fall 2013	Q15	Now we want to turn to issues of oil and natural gas extraction in Michigan. Of course, Michigan has a long history of oil and gas extraction by traditional methods of drilling wells vertically. As far as you know, is there any history of oil or gas extractions using traditional methods within your jurisdiction? Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Energy \| Energy sources	see tables
Fall 2013	Q16	Recent attention has focused on the extraction of natural gas through hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling of underground shale deposits, using high volumes of fluid to break the rock. This is sometimes called "fracking," and we use these terms interchangeably throughout this section to refer to high-volume hydraulic fracturing. How familiar would you say you are with hydraulic fracturing? Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q17a	As far as you know, in your area, are there currently any hydraulic fracturing operations used for extracting natural gas and/or efforts to add or expand such fracking operations within your jurisdiction? Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q17b	As far as you know, in your area, are there currently any hydraulic fracturing operations used for extracting natural gas and/or efforts to add or expand such fracking operations in neighboring jurisdictions that may impact your jurisdiction? Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q18	As far as you know, in the last few years have there been any proposals that did not move forward regarding fracking operations within your jurisdiction (or in neighboring jurisdictions that may have impacted your jurisdiction)? Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q19	To what extent, if at all, would you say current or potential fracking within your jurisdiction is a topic of discussion, either in the community at large or within your jurisdiction's government? Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q20a	We are interested in sources of support or opposition to the use of hydraulic fracturing in your community. In your opinion, do the following people or groups either support or oppose the use of fracking in your jurisdiction: The majority of your jurisdiction's Council/Board. Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q20b	We are interested in sources of support or opposition to the use of hydraulic fracturing in your community. In your opinion, do the following people or groups either support or oppose the use of fracking in your jurisdiction: The majority of your jurisdiction's citizens. Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q20c	We are interested in sources of support or opposition to the use of hydraulic fracturing in your community. In your opinion, do the following people or groups either support or oppose the use of fracking in your jurisdiction: You as a jurisdiction official. Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q21a	Has your jurisdiction adopted, or is it likely to adopt, any tax or other incentives, moratoria, ordinances or zoning codes, etc., that attempt to promote, restrict, or simply regulate hydraulic fracturing in your jurisdiction: Offer tax or other incentives. Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q21b	Has your jurisdiction adopted, or is it likely to adopt, any tax or other incentives, moratoria, ordinances or zoning codes, etc., that attempt to promote, restrict, or simply regulate hydraulic fracturing in your jurisdiction: A local moratorium and/or ban on hydraulic fracturing. Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q21c	Has your jurisdiction adopted, or is it likely to adopt, any tax or other incentives, moratoria, ordinances or zoning codes, etc., that attempt to promote, restrict, or simply regulate hydraulic fracturing in your jurisdiction: Other local ordinances and/or zoning codes. Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q21d	Has your jurisdiction adopted, or is it likely to adopt, any tax or other incentives, moratoria, ordinances or zoning codes, etc., that attempt to promote, restrict, or simply regulate hydraulic fracturing in your jurisdiction: Intergovernmental agreements with neighboring jurisdictions. Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q22a	We're interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the use of hydraulic fracturing in jurisdictions across the state now or in the last few years. Whether or not your community currently has any fracking operations, to what degree would you say the following items have been encouraging or discouraging the use of fracking within your jurisdiction: Local job creation and/or economic development Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q22b	We're interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the use of hydraulic fracturing in jurisdictions across the state now or in the last few years. Whether or not your community currently has any fracking operations, to what degree would you say the following items have been encouraging or discouraging the use of fracking within your jurisdiction: Lower Energy prices Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q22c	We're interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the use of hydraulic fracturing in jurisdictions across the state now or in the last few years. Whether or not your community currently has any fracking operations, to what degree would you say the following items have been encouraging or discouraging the use of fracking within your jurisdiction: Potential environmental damage linked to fracking operations, such as spills, leaks, etc. Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q22d	We're interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the use of hydraulic fracturing in jurisdictions across the state now or in the last few years. Whether or not your community currently has any fracking operations, to what degree would you say the following items have been encouraging or discouraging the use of fracking within your jurisdiction: Potential environmental benefits from cleaner-burning natural gas instead of coal Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q22e	We're interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the use of hydraulic fracturing in jurisdictions across the state now or in the last few years. Whether or not your community currently has any fracking operations, to what degree would you say the following items have been encouraging or discouraging the use of fracking within your jurisdiction: Potential risks to citizens' health Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q22f	We're interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the use of hydraulic fracturing in jurisdictions across the state now or in the last few years. Whether or not your community currently has any fracking operations, to what degree would you say the following items have been encouraging or discouraging the use of fracking within your jurisdiction: Potential risks to water resources Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q22g	We're interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the use of hydraulic fracturing in jurisdictions across the state now or in the last few years. Whether or not your community currently has any fracking operations, to what degree would you say the following items have been encouraging or discouraging the use of fracking within your jurisdiction: Impact on property values Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q22h	We're interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the use of hydraulic fracturing in jurisdictions across the state now or in the last few years. Whether or not your community currently has any fracking operations, to what degree would you say the following items have been encouraging or discouraging the use of fracking within your jurisdiction: Community organizations active on fracking issues Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q22i	We're interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the use of hydraulic fracturing in jurisdictions across the state now or in the last few years. Whether or not your community currently has any fracking operations, to what degree would you say the following items have been encouraging or discouraging the use of fracking within your jurisdiction: Business proposals to establish hydraulic fracturing operations Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q22j	We're interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the use of hydraulic fracturing in jurisdictions across the state now or in the last few years. Whether or not your community currently has any fracking operations, to what degree would you say the following items have been encouraging or discouraging the use of fracking within your jurisdiction: Federal or state regulations Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q22k	We're interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the use of hydraulic fracturing in jurisdictions across the state now or in the last few years. Whether or not your community currently has any fracking operations, to what degree would you say the following items have been encouraging or discouraging the use of fracking within your jurisdiction: Revenue for land-owners Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q22l	We're interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the use of hydraulic fracturing in jurisdictions across the state now or in the last few years. Whether or not your community currently has any fracking operations, to what degree would you say the following items have been encouraging or discouraging the use of fracking within your jurisdiction: Local property tax revenue Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q22m	We're interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the use of hydraulic fracturing in jurisdictions across the state now or in the last few years. Whether or not your community currently has any fracking operations, to what degree would you say the following items have been encouraging or discouraging the use of fracking within your jurisdiction: Preservation of farmland Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q22n	We're interested in factors that may be encouraging or discouraging the use of hydraulic fracturing in jurisdictions across the state now or in the last few years. Whether or not your community currently has any fracking operations, to what degree would you say the following items have been encouraging or discouraging the use of fracking within your jurisdiction? Availability of underground shale gas deposits Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q24a	Hydraulic fracturing operations are sometimes regulated in terms of their location, setbacks, waste disposal, chemical disclosure, and so on. For each of the following entities, please indicate whether you think they should have a great deal of authority, some authority, or no authority for such decisions regarding fracking: The federal government Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q24b	Hydraulic fracturing operations are sometimes regulated in terms of their location, setbacks, waste disposal, chemical disclosure, and so on. For each of the following entities, please indicate whether you think they should have a great deal of authority, some authority, or no authority for such decisions regarding fracking: State governments Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q24c	Hydraulic fracturing operations are sometimes regulated in terms of their location, setbacks, waste disposal, chemical disclosure, and so on. For each of the following entities, please indicate whether you think they should have a great deal of authority, some authority, or no authority for such decisions regarding fracking: Local governments Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q24d	Hydraulic fracturing operations are sometimes regulated in terms of their location, setbacks, waste disposal, chemical disclosure, and so on. For each of the following entities, please indicate whether you think they should have a great deal of authority, some authority, or no authority for such decisions regarding fracking: Land-owners Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q25a	Next, we want to ask about a range of potential sources of Energy. Although these issues can be complex and may have various costs and benefits, in general, to what extent do you support or oppose the following possible actions to address Energy supply issues in Michigan: Increase the use of nuclear power Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Energy \| Environment \| Fracking	see tables
Fall 2013	Q25b	Next, we want to ask about a range of potential sources of Energy. Although these issues can be complex and may have various costs and benefits, in general, to what extent do you support or oppose the following possible actions to address Energy supply issues in Michigan: Increase the use of hydroelectric power Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Energy \| Energy sources	see tables
Fall 2013	Q25c	Next, we want to ask about a range of potential sources of Energy. Although these issues can be complex and may have various costs and benefits, in general, to what extent do you support or oppose the following possible actions to address Energy supply issues in Michigan: Increase the use of solar power Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Energy \| Energy sources	see tables
Fall 2013	Q25d	Next, we want to ask about a range of potential sources of Energy. Although these issues can be complex and may have various costs and benefits, in general, to what extent do you support or oppose the following possible actions to address Energy supply issues in Michigan: Increase production and use of biomass and/or biofuels Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Energy \| Energy sources	see tables
Fall 2013	Q25e	Next, we want to ask about a range of potential sources of Energy. Although these issues can be complex and may have various costs and benefits, in general, to what extent do you support or oppose the following possible actions to address Energy supply issues in Michigan: Increase regulation of oil and gas pipelines statewide Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Energy \| Energy sources	see tables
Fall 2013	Q25f	Next, we want to ask about a range of potential sources of Energy. Although these issues can be complex and may have various costs and benefits, in general, to what extent do you support or oppose the following possible actions to address Energy supply issues in Michigan: Increase drilling for natural gas and oil through high-volume hydraulic fracturing Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Energy \| Energy sources	see tables
Fall 2013	Q25g	Next, we want to ask about a range of potential sources of Energy. Although these issues can be complex and may have various costs and benefits, in general, to what extent do you support or oppose the following possible actions to address Energy supply issues in Michigan: Allow offshore oil and gas drilling in the Great Lakes Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Energy \| The Great Lakes \| Energy sources	see tables
Fall 2013	Q25h	Next, we want to ask about a range of potential sources of Energy. Although these issues can be complex and may have various costs and benefits, in general, to what extent do you support or oppose the following possible actions to address Energy supply issues in Michigan: Increase the use of wind power on land Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Energy \| Energy sources	see tables
Fall 2013	Q25i	Next, we want to ask about a range of potential sources of Energy. Although these issues can be complex and may have various costs and benefits, in general, to what extent do you support or oppose the following possible actions to address Energy supply issues in Michigan: Increase the use of offshore wind power in the Great Lakes Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Energy \| The Great Lakes \| Energy sources	see tables
Fall 2013	Q25j	Next, we want to ask about a range of potential sources of Energy. Although these issues can be complex and may have various costs and benefits, in general, to what extent do you support or oppose the following possible actions to address Energy supply issues in Michigan: Mandate expanded use of renewable Energy through state law Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Energy \| Energy sources \| State mandates and preemption	see tables
Fall 2013	Q25k	Next, we want to ask about a range of potential sources of Energy. Although these issues can be complex and may have various costs and benefits, in general, to what extent do you support or oppose the following possible actions to address Energy supply issues in Michigan: Mandate Energy efficiency/conservation measures through state law Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Energy \| Energy sources \| State mandates and preemption	see tables
Fall 2013	Q26	Some local governments engage in sustainability planning while others do not. Sustainability is often defined as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It often tries to balance environmental, economic, and social goals or issues. Sustainability planning can encompass a wide range of things, from stand-alone plans to sustainability goals integrated into master plans or zoning plans, efforts to incorporate such planning across multiple departments or activities, and so on. As far as you know, does your jurisdiction engage in sustainability planning, and if so, how extensively? Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Sustainability	see tables
Fall 2013	Q28	Do you agree or disagree that promoting environmental sustainability and the concept of "being green" are important aspects of local government leadership? Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Sustainability	see tables
Fall 2010	Q5h	Please identify the extent of your jurisdiction's collaboration with other jurisdictions for provision of the following types of services: Energy efficiency improvement Major Tags: Governmental Relations Related Topics: Service provision \| Intergovernmental cooperation \| Level of collaboration	see tables
Fall 2010	Q9h	For what types of services or activities is your jurisdiction studying and/or planning new or significantly expanded collaborative efforts: Energy efficiency improvement Major Tags: Governmental Relations \| Services Related Topics: Intergovernmental cooperation \| Service provision \| Energy	see tables
Fall 2010	Q25a	Some local governments are adopting policies and practices to meet their jurisdictions' Energy demands while reducing the costs and environmental impacts of Energy use. In your opinion, in the next 12 months, how likely or unlikely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt the following types of policies and practices :Improving Energy efficiency in your government facilities (such as lighting, insulation, or HVAC upgrades, anti-idling policies for municipal fleets, etc.) Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Sustainability	see tables
Fall 2010	Q25b	Some local governments are adopting policies and practices to meet their jurisdictions' Energy demands while reducing the costs and environmental impacts of Energy use. In your opinion, in the next 12 months, how likely or unlikely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt the following types of policies and practices: Changing your jurisdiction's work practices (such as water conservation, thermostat regulation, etc.) Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Sustainability	see tables
Fall 2010	Q25c	Some local governments are adopting policies and practices to meet their jurisdictions' Energy demands while reducing the costs and environmental impacts of Energy use. In your opinion, in the next 12 months, how likely or unlikely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt the following types of policies and practices :Programs targeted at residents (such as recycling programs, promoting home weatherization, etc.) Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Sustainability	see tables
Fall 2010	Q25d	Some local governments are adopting policies and practices to meet their jurisdictions' Energy demands while reducing the costs and environmental impacts of Energy use. In your opinion, in the next 12 months, how likely or unlikely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt the following types of policies and practices: Programs targeted at local businesses (such as rebates to businesses that cut consumption, commercial recycling, formal recognition of green practices, etc.) Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Sustainability	see tables
Fall 2010	Q25e	Some local governments are adopting policies and practices to meet their jurisdictions' Energy demands while reducing the costs and environmental impacts of Energy use. In your opinion, in the next 12 months, how likely or unlikely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt the following types of policies and practices: Developing or purchasing alternative Energy sources (such as employing solar panels or wind turbines) Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Sustainability	see tables
Fall 2010	Q26	Do you agree or disagree that promoting environmental sustainability and the concept of "being green" are important aspects of local government leadership? Major Tags: Energy and Environment \| Community and Social Issues Related Topics: Environment \| Sustainability	see tables
Fall 2010	Q27	In your view is global warming a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not a problem? Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| Global climate change	see tables
Fall 2010	Q28a	For each level of government below, please indicate whether you think it should have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to reduce global warming: Federal Government Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| Global climate change	see tables
Fall 2010	Q28b	For each level of government below, please indicate whether you think it should have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to reduce global warming: State Governments Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| Global climate change	see tables
Fall 2010	Q28c	For each level of government below, please indicate whether you think it should have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to reduce global warming: Local Governments Major Tags: Energy and Environment Related Topics: Environment \| Global climate change	see tables
Spring 2009	Q11k	Are any of the following sectors a focus of your jurisdiction's current economic development efforts: Energy Major Tags: Economic Development Related Topics: Development strategies \| Business conditions	see tables