Question 08c How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in environment and natural resources (e.g., water, solid waste, agriculture, forestry) Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, Governmental Relations, State oversight, Relations with state government, State mandates and preemption, Energy and Environment Question 08d How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in land use and planning (e.g., zoning, permitting)? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, Governmental Relations, State oversight, Relations with state government, State mandates and preemption, Economic Development, Land use planning Question 08e How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in business issues (e.g., minimum wage, plastic bags, puppy mills, Uber, Airbnb)? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, Governmental Relations, State oversight, Relations with state government, State mandates and preemption Question 47b For your community, what impact do you believe the following strategies, programs, or laws have had-or would have-on the academic achievement of K-12 students: The Michigan Merit Curriculum Survey Spring 2012 Categories Services, Community and Social Issues, education, K12 education Question 08g How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in social issues (e.g., public welfare, homelessness, gun policies)? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, Governmental Relations, State oversight, Relations with state government, State mandates and preemption Question 08h How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in how local governments conduct business (e.g., open meetings, public notices)? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, Governmental Relations, State oversight, Relations with state government, State mandates and preemption Question 09a Now, how would you describe the overall relationship between the State government and your jurisdiction in particular? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State oversight, Relations with state government, State mandates and preemption Question 09b Now, how would you describe the overall relationship between the State government and other local jurisdictions overall? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State oversight, Relations with state government, intergovernmental relations Question 12a While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think population loss is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12b While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think economic decline is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12c While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think rising costs to provide services are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12d While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think citizen opposition to millage or other revenue increases is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Revenue, Fiscal health/stress, Property taxes Question 12e While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think State decisions affecting local government (e.g., revenue sharing, Headlee / Proposal A, local revenue options, unfunded mandates, etc.) are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress, State mandates and preemption, System of Funding Local Government Question 12f While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government corruption and/or mismanagement is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12g While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government decisions to provide generous retiree pensions/benefits and/or decisions to underfund retiree obligations are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 13a To what extent do you support or oppose allowing local units in a financial emergency the choice between a consent agreement, Emergency Manager, mediation (e.g., with creditors), or bankruptcy proceedings? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 13b To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to reject, modify, or terminate collective bargaining agreements? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, State policies, Emergency Manager Law Question 13c To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to set aside decision-making powers of local elected officials? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 42 Last year, the state enacted the "Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act" (P.A. 4 of 2011), a law that governs when and how emergency managers are appointed to oversee local governments and school districts in fiscal distress. How familiar are you with this law? Survey Spring 2012 Categories Emergency Manager Law, State oversight, State policies, State government Question 36i Next we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: Regional taxation Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, State government reform, Finance Budget and Operations, Revenue, fiscal health, Finances, State policies, System of Funding Local Government Question 38 Now we want to ask about one particular tax, the Personal Property Tax (PPT). Does your jurisdiction currently receive any revenue from the Personal Property Tax (PPT)? Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Revenue, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39a Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is difficult to administer because it is too complex. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39b Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The revenue raised in my jurisdiction is not worth the costs to administer the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39c Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Overall, taxpayers in my jurisdiction accurately report their taxable value for the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39d Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Personal property in my jurisdiction is audited frequently enough to ensure accuracy. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39e Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is a barrier to economic development in my jurisdiction. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39f Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace my jurisdiction's PPT revenues in full, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39g Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most of my jurisdiction's PPT revenues, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax, Revenue, Taxes and revenues Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 173 Page 174 Page 175 Page 176 Current page 177 Page 178 Page 179 Page 180 Page 181 Next page next Last page last
Question 08d How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in land use and planning (e.g., zoning, permitting)? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, Governmental Relations, State oversight, Relations with state government, State mandates and preemption, Economic Development, Land use planning Question 08e How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in business issues (e.g., minimum wage, plastic bags, puppy mills, Uber, Airbnb)? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, Governmental Relations, State oversight, Relations with state government, State mandates and preemption Question 47b For your community, what impact do you believe the following strategies, programs, or laws have had-or would have-on the academic achievement of K-12 students: The Michigan Merit Curriculum Survey Spring 2012 Categories Services, Community and Social Issues, education, K12 education Question 08g How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in social issues (e.g., public welfare, homelessness, gun policies)? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, Governmental Relations, State oversight, Relations with state government, State mandates and preemption Question 08h How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in how local governments conduct business (e.g., open meetings, public notices)? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, Governmental Relations, State oversight, Relations with state government, State mandates and preemption Question 09a Now, how would you describe the overall relationship between the State government and your jurisdiction in particular? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State oversight, Relations with state government, State mandates and preemption Question 09b Now, how would you describe the overall relationship between the State government and other local jurisdictions overall? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State oversight, Relations with state government, intergovernmental relations Question 12a While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think population loss is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12b While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think economic decline is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12c While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think rising costs to provide services are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12d While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think citizen opposition to millage or other revenue increases is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Revenue, Fiscal health/stress, Property taxes Question 12e While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think State decisions affecting local government (e.g., revenue sharing, Headlee / Proposal A, local revenue options, unfunded mandates, etc.) are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress, State mandates and preemption, System of Funding Local Government Question 12f While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government corruption and/or mismanagement is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12g While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government decisions to provide generous retiree pensions/benefits and/or decisions to underfund retiree obligations are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 13a To what extent do you support or oppose allowing local units in a financial emergency the choice between a consent agreement, Emergency Manager, mediation (e.g., with creditors), or bankruptcy proceedings? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 13b To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to reject, modify, or terminate collective bargaining agreements? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, State policies, Emergency Manager Law Question 13c To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to set aside decision-making powers of local elected officials? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 42 Last year, the state enacted the "Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act" (P.A. 4 of 2011), a law that governs when and how emergency managers are appointed to oversee local governments and school districts in fiscal distress. How familiar are you with this law? Survey Spring 2012 Categories Emergency Manager Law, State oversight, State policies, State government Question 36i Next we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: Regional taxation Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, State government reform, Finance Budget and Operations, Revenue, fiscal health, Finances, State policies, System of Funding Local Government Question 38 Now we want to ask about one particular tax, the Personal Property Tax (PPT). Does your jurisdiction currently receive any revenue from the Personal Property Tax (PPT)? Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Revenue, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39a Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is difficult to administer because it is too complex. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39b Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The revenue raised in my jurisdiction is not worth the costs to administer the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39c Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Overall, taxpayers in my jurisdiction accurately report their taxable value for the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39d Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Personal property in my jurisdiction is audited frequently enough to ensure accuracy. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39e Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is a barrier to economic development in my jurisdiction. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39f Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace my jurisdiction's PPT revenues in full, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39g Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most of my jurisdiction's PPT revenues, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax, Revenue, Taxes and revenues Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 173 Page 174 Page 175 Page 176 Current page 177 Page 178 Page 179 Page 180 Page 181 Next page next Last page last
Question 08e How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in business issues (e.g., minimum wage, plastic bags, puppy mills, Uber, Airbnb)? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, Governmental Relations, State oversight, Relations with state government, State mandates and preemption Question 47b For your community, what impact do you believe the following strategies, programs, or laws have had-or would have-on the academic achievement of K-12 students: The Michigan Merit Curriculum Survey Spring 2012 Categories Services, Community and Social Issues, education, K12 education Question 08g How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in social issues (e.g., public welfare, homelessness, gun policies)? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, Governmental Relations, State oversight, Relations with state government, State mandates and preemption Question 08h How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in how local governments conduct business (e.g., open meetings, public notices)? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, Governmental Relations, State oversight, Relations with state government, State mandates and preemption Question 09a Now, how would you describe the overall relationship between the State government and your jurisdiction in particular? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State oversight, Relations with state government, State mandates and preemption Question 09b Now, how would you describe the overall relationship between the State government and other local jurisdictions overall? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State oversight, Relations with state government, intergovernmental relations Question 12a While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think population loss is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12b While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think economic decline is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12c While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think rising costs to provide services are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12d While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think citizen opposition to millage or other revenue increases is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Revenue, Fiscal health/stress, Property taxes Question 12e While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think State decisions affecting local government (e.g., revenue sharing, Headlee / Proposal A, local revenue options, unfunded mandates, etc.) are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress, State mandates and preemption, System of Funding Local Government Question 12f While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government corruption and/or mismanagement is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12g While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government decisions to provide generous retiree pensions/benefits and/or decisions to underfund retiree obligations are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 13a To what extent do you support or oppose allowing local units in a financial emergency the choice between a consent agreement, Emergency Manager, mediation (e.g., with creditors), or bankruptcy proceedings? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 13b To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to reject, modify, or terminate collective bargaining agreements? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, State policies, Emergency Manager Law Question 13c To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to set aside decision-making powers of local elected officials? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 42 Last year, the state enacted the "Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act" (P.A. 4 of 2011), a law that governs when and how emergency managers are appointed to oversee local governments and school districts in fiscal distress. How familiar are you with this law? Survey Spring 2012 Categories Emergency Manager Law, State oversight, State policies, State government Question 36i Next we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: Regional taxation Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, State government reform, Finance Budget and Operations, Revenue, fiscal health, Finances, State policies, System of Funding Local Government Question 38 Now we want to ask about one particular tax, the Personal Property Tax (PPT). Does your jurisdiction currently receive any revenue from the Personal Property Tax (PPT)? Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Revenue, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39a Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is difficult to administer because it is too complex. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39b Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The revenue raised in my jurisdiction is not worth the costs to administer the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39c Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Overall, taxpayers in my jurisdiction accurately report their taxable value for the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39d Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Personal property in my jurisdiction is audited frequently enough to ensure accuracy. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39e Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is a barrier to economic development in my jurisdiction. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39f Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace my jurisdiction's PPT revenues in full, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39g Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most of my jurisdiction's PPT revenues, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax, Revenue, Taxes and revenues Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 173 Page 174 Page 175 Page 176 Current page 177 Page 178 Page 179 Page 180 Page 181 Next page next Last page last
Question 47b For your community, what impact do you believe the following strategies, programs, or laws have had-or would have-on the academic achievement of K-12 students: The Michigan Merit Curriculum Survey Spring 2012 Categories Services, Community and Social Issues, education, K12 education Question 08g How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in social issues (e.g., public welfare, homelessness, gun policies)? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, Governmental Relations, State oversight, Relations with state government, State mandates and preemption Question 08h How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in how local governments conduct business (e.g., open meetings, public notices)? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, Governmental Relations, State oversight, Relations with state government, State mandates and preemption Question 09a Now, how would you describe the overall relationship between the State government and your jurisdiction in particular? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State oversight, Relations with state government, State mandates and preemption Question 09b Now, how would you describe the overall relationship between the State government and other local jurisdictions overall? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State oversight, Relations with state government, intergovernmental relations Question 12a While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think population loss is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12b While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think economic decline is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12c While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think rising costs to provide services are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12d While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think citizen opposition to millage or other revenue increases is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Revenue, Fiscal health/stress, Property taxes Question 12e While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think State decisions affecting local government (e.g., revenue sharing, Headlee / Proposal A, local revenue options, unfunded mandates, etc.) are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress, State mandates and preemption, System of Funding Local Government Question 12f While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government corruption and/or mismanagement is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12g While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government decisions to provide generous retiree pensions/benefits and/or decisions to underfund retiree obligations are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 13a To what extent do you support or oppose allowing local units in a financial emergency the choice between a consent agreement, Emergency Manager, mediation (e.g., with creditors), or bankruptcy proceedings? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 13b To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to reject, modify, or terminate collective bargaining agreements? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, State policies, Emergency Manager Law Question 13c To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to set aside decision-making powers of local elected officials? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 42 Last year, the state enacted the "Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act" (P.A. 4 of 2011), a law that governs when and how emergency managers are appointed to oversee local governments and school districts in fiscal distress. How familiar are you with this law? Survey Spring 2012 Categories Emergency Manager Law, State oversight, State policies, State government Question 36i Next we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: Regional taxation Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, State government reform, Finance Budget and Operations, Revenue, fiscal health, Finances, State policies, System of Funding Local Government Question 38 Now we want to ask about one particular tax, the Personal Property Tax (PPT). Does your jurisdiction currently receive any revenue from the Personal Property Tax (PPT)? Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Revenue, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39a Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is difficult to administer because it is too complex. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39b Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The revenue raised in my jurisdiction is not worth the costs to administer the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39c Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Overall, taxpayers in my jurisdiction accurately report their taxable value for the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39d Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Personal property in my jurisdiction is audited frequently enough to ensure accuracy. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39e Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is a barrier to economic development in my jurisdiction. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39f Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace my jurisdiction's PPT revenues in full, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39g Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most of my jurisdiction's PPT revenues, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax, Revenue, Taxes and revenues Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 173 Page 174 Page 175 Page 176 Current page 177 Page 178 Page 179 Page 180 Page 181 Next page next Last page last
Question 08g How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in social issues (e.g., public welfare, homelessness, gun policies)? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, Governmental Relations, State oversight, Relations with state government, State mandates and preemption Question 08h How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in how local governments conduct business (e.g., open meetings, public notices)? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, Governmental Relations, State oversight, Relations with state government, State mandates and preemption Question 09a Now, how would you describe the overall relationship between the State government and your jurisdiction in particular? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State oversight, Relations with state government, State mandates and preemption Question 09b Now, how would you describe the overall relationship between the State government and other local jurisdictions overall? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State oversight, Relations with state government, intergovernmental relations Question 12a While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think population loss is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12b While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think economic decline is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12c While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think rising costs to provide services are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12d While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think citizen opposition to millage or other revenue increases is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Revenue, Fiscal health/stress, Property taxes Question 12e While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think State decisions affecting local government (e.g., revenue sharing, Headlee / Proposal A, local revenue options, unfunded mandates, etc.) are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress, State mandates and preemption, System of Funding Local Government Question 12f While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government corruption and/or mismanagement is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12g While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government decisions to provide generous retiree pensions/benefits and/or decisions to underfund retiree obligations are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 13a To what extent do you support or oppose allowing local units in a financial emergency the choice between a consent agreement, Emergency Manager, mediation (e.g., with creditors), or bankruptcy proceedings? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 13b To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to reject, modify, or terminate collective bargaining agreements? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, State policies, Emergency Manager Law Question 13c To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to set aside decision-making powers of local elected officials? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 42 Last year, the state enacted the "Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act" (P.A. 4 of 2011), a law that governs when and how emergency managers are appointed to oversee local governments and school districts in fiscal distress. How familiar are you with this law? Survey Spring 2012 Categories Emergency Manager Law, State oversight, State policies, State government Question 36i Next we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: Regional taxation Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, State government reform, Finance Budget and Operations, Revenue, fiscal health, Finances, State policies, System of Funding Local Government Question 38 Now we want to ask about one particular tax, the Personal Property Tax (PPT). Does your jurisdiction currently receive any revenue from the Personal Property Tax (PPT)? Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Revenue, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39a Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is difficult to administer because it is too complex. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39b Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The revenue raised in my jurisdiction is not worth the costs to administer the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39c Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Overall, taxpayers in my jurisdiction accurately report their taxable value for the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39d Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Personal property in my jurisdiction is audited frequently enough to ensure accuracy. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39e Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is a barrier to economic development in my jurisdiction. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39f Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace my jurisdiction's PPT revenues in full, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39g Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most of my jurisdiction's PPT revenues, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. 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Question 08h How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in how local governments conduct business (e.g., open meetings, public notices)? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, Governmental Relations, State oversight, Relations with state government, State mandates and preemption Question 09a Now, how would you describe the overall relationship between the State government and your jurisdiction in particular? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State oversight, Relations with state government, State mandates and preemption Question 09b Now, how would you describe the overall relationship between the State government and other local jurisdictions overall? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State oversight, Relations with state government, intergovernmental relations Question 12a While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think population loss is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12b While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think economic decline is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12c While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think rising costs to provide services are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12d While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think citizen opposition to millage or other revenue increases is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Revenue, Fiscal health/stress, Property taxes Question 12e While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think State decisions affecting local government (e.g., revenue sharing, Headlee / Proposal A, local revenue options, unfunded mandates, etc.) are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress, State mandates and preemption, System of Funding Local Government Question 12f While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government corruption and/or mismanagement is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12g While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government decisions to provide generous retiree pensions/benefits and/or decisions to underfund retiree obligations are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 13a To what extent do you support or oppose allowing local units in a financial emergency the choice between a consent agreement, Emergency Manager, mediation (e.g., with creditors), or bankruptcy proceedings? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 13b To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to reject, modify, or terminate collective bargaining agreements? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, State policies, Emergency Manager Law Question 13c To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to set aside decision-making powers of local elected officials? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 42 Last year, the state enacted the "Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act" (P.A. 4 of 2011), a law that governs when and how emergency managers are appointed to oversee local governments and school districts in fiscal distress. How familiar are you with this law? Survey Spring 2012 Categories Emergency Manager Law, State oversight, State policies, State government Question 36i Next we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: Regional taxation Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, State government reform, Finance Budget and Operations, Revenue, fiscal health, Finances, State policies, System of Funding Local Government Question 38 Now we want to ask about one particular tax, the Personal Property Tax (PPT). Does your jurisdiction currently receive any revenue from the Personal Property Tax (PPT)? Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Revenue, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39a Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is difficult to administer because it is too complex. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39b Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The revenue raised in my jurisdiction is not worth the costs to administer the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39c Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Overall, taxpayers in my jurisdiction accurately report their taxable value for the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39d Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Personal property in my jurisdiction is audited frequently enough to ensure accuracy. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39e Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is a barrier to economic development in my jurisdiction. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39f Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace my jurisdiction's PPT revenues in full, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39g Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most of my jurisdiction's PPT revenues, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. 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Question 09a Now, how would you describe the overall relationship between the State government and your jurisdiction in particular? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State oversight, Relations with state government, State mandates and preemption Question 09b Now, how would you describe the overall relationship between the State government and other local jurisdictions overall? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State oversight, Relations with state government, intergovernmental relations Question 12a While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think population loss is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12b While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think economic decline is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12c While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think rising costs to provide services are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12d While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think citizen opposition to millage or other revenue increases is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Revenue, Fiscal health/stress, Property taxes Question 12e While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think State decisions affecting local government (e.g., revenue sharing, Headlee / Proposal A, local revenue options, unfunded mandates, etc.) are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress, State mandates and preemption, System of Funding Local Government Question 12f While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government corruption and/or mismanagement is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12g While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government decisions to provide generous retiree pensions/benefits and/or decisions to underfund retiree obligations are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 13a To what extent do you support or oppose allowing local units in a financial emergency the choice between a consent agreement, Emergency Manager, mediation (e.g., with creditors), or bankruptcy proceedings? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 13b To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to reject, modify, or terminate collective bargaining agreements? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, State policies, Emergency Manager Law Question 13c To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to set aside decision-making powers of local elected officials? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 42 Last year, the state enacted the "Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act" (P.A. 4 of 2011), a law that governs when and how emergency managers are appointed to oversee local governments and school districts in fiscal distress. How familiar are you with this law? Survey Spring 2012 Categories Emergency Manager Law, State oversight, State policies, State government Question 36i Next we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: Regional taxation Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, State government reform, Finance Budget and Operations, Revenue, fiscal health, Finances, State policies, System of Funding Local Government Question 38 Now we want to ask about one particular tax, the Personal Property Tax (PPT). Does your jurisdiction currently receive any revenue from the Personal Property Tax (PPT)? Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Revenue, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39a Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is difficult to administer because it is too complex. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39b Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The revenue raised in my jurisdiction is not worth the costs to administer the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39c Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Overall, taxpayers in my jurisdiction accurately report their taxable value for the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39d Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Personal property in my jurisdiction is audited frequently enough to ensure accuracy. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39e Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is a barrier to economic development in my jurisdiction. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39f Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace my jurisdiction's PPT revenues in full, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39g Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most of my jurisdiction's PPT revenues, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax, Revenue, Taxes and revenues Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 173 Page 174 Page 175 Page 176 Current page 177 Page 178 Page 179 Page 180 Page 181 Next page next Last page last
Question 09b Now, how would you describe the overall relationship between the State government and other local jurisdictions overall? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Governmental Relations, State government, State oversight, Relations with state government, intergovernmental relations Question 12a While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think population loss is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12b While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think economic decline is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12c While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think rising costs to provide services are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12d While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think citizen opposition to millage or other revenue increases is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Revenue, Fiscal health/stress, Property taxes Question 12e While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think State decisions affecting local government (e.g., revenue sharing, Headlee / Proposal A, local revenue options, unfunded mandates, etc.) are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress, State mandates and preemption, System of Funding Local Government Question 12f While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government corruption and/or mismanagement is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12g While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government decisions to provide generous retiree pensions/benefits and/or decisions to underfund retiree obligations are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 13a To what extent do you support or oppose allowing local units in a financial emergency the choice between a consent agreement, Emergency Manager, mediation (e.g., with creditors), or bankruptcy proceedings? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 13b To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to reject, modify, or terminate collective bargaining agreements? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, State policies, Emergency Manager Law Question 13c To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to set aside decision-making powers of local elected officials? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 42 Last year, the state enacted the "Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act" (P.A. 4 of 2011), a law that governs when and how emergency managers are appointed to oversee local governments and school districts in fiscal distress. How familiar are you with this law? Survey Spring 2012 Categories Emergency Manager Law, State oversight, State policies, State government Question 36i Next we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: Regional taxation Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, State government reform, Finance Budget and Operations, Revenue, fiscal health, Finances, State policies, System of Funding Local Government Question 38 Now we want to ask about one particular tax, the Personal Property Tax (PPT). Does your jurisdiction currently receive any revenue from the Personal Property Tax (PPT)? Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Revenue, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39a Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is difficult to administer because it is too complex. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39b Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The revenue raised in my jurisdiction is not worth the costs to administer the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39c Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Overall, taxpayers in my jurisdiction accurately report their taxable value for the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39d Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Personal property in my jurisdiction is audited frequently enough to ensure accuracy. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39e Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is a barrier to economic development in my jurisdiction. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39f Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace my jurisdiction's PPT revenues in full, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39g Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most of my jurisdiction's PPT revenues, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. 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Question 12a While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think population loss is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12b While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think economic decline is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12c While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think rising costs to provide services are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12d While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think citizen opposition to millage or other revenue increases is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Revenue, Fiscal health/stress, Property taxes Question 12e While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think State decisions affecting local government (e.g., revenue sharing, Headlee / Proposal A, local revenue options, unfunded mandates, etc.) are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress, State mandates and preemption, System of Funding Local Government Question 12f While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government corruption and/or mismanagement is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12g While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government decisions to provide generous retiree pensions/benefits and/or decisions to underfund retiree obligations are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 13a To what extent do you support or oppose allowing local units in a financial emergency the choice between a consent agreement, Emergency Manager, mediation (e.g., with creditors), or bankruptcy proceedings? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 13b To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to reject, modify, or terminate collective bargaining agreements? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, State policies, Emergency Manager Law Question 13c To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to set aside decision-making powers of local elected officials? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 42 Last year, the state enacted the "Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act" (P.A. 4 of 2011), a law that governs when and how emergency managers are appointed to oversee local governments and school districts in fiscal distress. How familiar are you with this law? Survey Spring 2012 Categories Emergency Manager Law, State oversight, State policies, State government Question 36i Next we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: Regional taxation Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, State government reform, Finance Budget and Operations, Revenue, fiscal health, Finances, State policies, System of Funding Local Government Question 38 Now we want to ask about one particular tax, the Personal Property Tax (PPT). Does your jurisdiction currently receive any revenue from the Personal Property Tax (PPT)? Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Revenue, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39a Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is difficult to administer because it is too complex. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39b Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The revenue raised in my jurisdiction is not worth the costs to administer the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39c Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Overall, taxpayers in my jurisdiction accurately report their taxable value for the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39d Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Personal property in my jurisdiction is audited frequently enough to ensure accuracy. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39e Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is a barrier to economic development in my jurisdiction. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39f Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace my jurisdiction's PPT revenues in full, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39g Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most of my jurisdiction's PPT revenues, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax, Revenue, Taxes and revenues Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 173 Page 174 Page 175 Page 176 Current page 177 Page 178 Page 179 Page 180 Page 181 Next page next Last page last
Question 12b While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think economic decline is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12c While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think rising costs to provide services are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12d While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think citizen opposition to millage or other revenue increases is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Revenue, Fiscal health/stress, Property taxes Question 12e While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think State decisions affecting local government (e.g., revenue sharing, Headlee / Proposal A, local revenue options, unfunded mandates, etc.) are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress, State mandates and preemption, System of Funding Local Government Question 12f While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government corruption and/or mismanagement is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12g While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government decisions to provide generous retiree pensions/benefits and/or decisions to underfund retiree obligations are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 13a To what extent do you support or oppose allowing local units in a financial emergency the choice between a consent agreement, Emergency Manager, mediation (e.g., with creditors), or bankruptcy proceedings? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 13b To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to reject, modify, or terminate collective bargaining agreements? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, State policies, Emergency Manager Law Question 13c To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to set aside decision-making powers of local elected officials? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 42 Last year, the state enacted the "Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act" (P.A. 4 of 2011), a law that governs when and how emergency managers are appointed to oversee local governments and school districts in fiscal distress. How familiar are you with this law? Survey Spring 2012 Categories Emergency Manager Law, State oversight, State policies, State government Question 36i Next we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: Regional taxation Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, State government reform, Finance Budget and Operations, Revenue, fiscal health, Finances, State policies, System of Funding Local Government Question 38 Now we want to ask about one particular tax, the Personal Property Tax (PPT). Does your jurisdiction currently receive any revenue from the Personal Property Tax (PPT)? Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Revenue, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39a Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is difficult to administer because it is too complex. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39b Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The revenue raised in my jurisdiction is not worth the costs to administer the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39c Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Overall, taxpayers in my jurisdiction accurately report their taxable value for the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39d Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Personal property in my jurisdiction is audited frequently enough to ensure accuracy. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39e Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is a barrier to economic development in my jurisdiction. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39f Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace my jurisdiction's PPT revenues in full, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39g Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most of my jurisdiction's PPT revenues, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. 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Question 12c While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think rising costs to provide services are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12d While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think citizen opposition to millage or other revenue increases is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Revenue, Fiscal health/stress, Property taxes Question 12e While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think State decisions affecting local government (e.g., revenue sharing, Headlee / Proposal A, local revenue options, unfunded mandates, etc.) are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress, State mandates and preemption, System of Funding Local Government Question 12f While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government corruption and/or mismanagement is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12g While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government decisions to provide generous retiree pensions/benefits and/or decisions to underfund retiree obligations are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 13a To what extent do you support or oppose allowing local units in a financial emergency the choice between a consent agreement, Emergency Manager, mediation (e.g., with creditors), or bankruptcy proceedings? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 13b To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to reject, modify, or terminate collective bargaining agreements? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, State policies, Emergency Manager Law Question 13c To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to set aside decision-making powers of local elected officials? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 42 Last year, the state enacted the "Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act" (P.A. 4 of 2011), a law that governs when and how emergency managers are appointed to oversee local governments and school districts in fiscal distress. How familiar are you with this law? Survey Spring 2012 Categories Emergency Manager Law, State oversight, State policies, State government Question 36i Next we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: Regional taxation Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, State government reform, Finance Budget and Operations, Revenue, fiscal health, Finances, State policies, System of Funding Local Government Question 38 Now we want to ask about one particular tax, the Personal Property Tax (PPT). Does your jurisdiction currently receive any revenue from the Personal Property Tax (PPT)? Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Revenue, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39a Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is difficult to administer because it is too complex. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39b Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The revenue raised in my jurisdiction is not worth the costs to administer the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39c Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Overall, taxpayers in my jurisdiction accurately report their taxable value for the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39d Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Personal property in my jurisdiction is audited frequently enough to ensure accuracy. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39e Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is a barrier to economic development in my jurisdiction. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39f Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace my jurisdiction's PPT revenues in full, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39g Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most of my jurisdiction's PPT revenues, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. 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Question 12d While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think citizen opposition to millage or other revenue increases is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Revenue, Fiscal health/stress, Property taxes Question 12e While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think State decisions affecting local government (e.g., revenue sharing, Headlee / Proposal A, local revenue options, unfunded mandates, etc.) are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress, State mandates and preemption, System of Funding Local Government Question 12f While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government corruption and/or mismanagement is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12g While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government decisions to provide generous retiree pensions/benefits and/or decisions to underfund retiree obligations are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 13a To what extent do you support or oppose allowing local units in a financial emergency the choice between a consent agreement, Emergency Manager, mediation (e.g., with creditors), or bankruptcy proceedings? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 13b To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to reject, modify, or terminate collective bargaining agreements? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, State policies, Emergency Manager Law Question 13c To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to set aside decision-making powers of local elected officials? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 42 Last year, the state enacted the "Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act" (P.A. 4 of 2011), a law that governs when and how emergency managers are appointed to oversee local governments and school districts in fiscal distress. How familiar are you with this law? Survey Spring 2012 Categories Emergency Manager Law, State oversight, State policies, State government Question 36i Next we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: Regional taxation Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, State government reform, Finance Budget and Operations, Revenue, fiscal health, Finances, State policies, System of Funding Local Government Question 38 Now we want to ask about one particular tax, the Personal Property Tax (PPT). Does your jurisdiction currently receive any revenue from the Personal Property Tax (PPT)? Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Revenue, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39a Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is difficult to administer because it is too complex. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39b Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The revenue raised in my jurisdiction is not worth the costs to administer the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39c Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Overall, taxpayers in my jurisdiction accurately report their taxable value for the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39d Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Personal property in my jurisdiction is audited frequently enough to ensure accuracy. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39e Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is a barrier to economic development in my jurisdiction. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39f Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace my jurisdiction's PPT revenues in full, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39g Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most of my jurisdiction's PPT revenues, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax, Revenue, Taxes and revenues Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 173 Page 174 Page 175 Page 176 Current page 177 Page 178 Page 179 Page 180 Page 181 Next page next Last page last
Question 12e While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think State decisions affecting local government (e.g., revenue sharing, Headlee / Proposal A, local revenue options, unfunded mandates, etc.) are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress, State mandates and preemption, System of Funding Local Government Question 12f While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government corruption and/or mismanagement is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12g While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government decisions to provide generous retiree pensions/benefits and/or decisions to underfund retiree obligations are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 13a To what extent do you support or oppose allowing local units in a financial emergency the choice between a consent agreement, Emergency Manager, mediation (e.g., with creditors), or bankruptcy proceedings? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 13b To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to reject, modify, or terminate collective bargaining agreements? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, State policies, Emergency Manager Law Question 13c To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to set aside decision-making powers of local elected officials? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 42 Last year, the state enacted the "Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act" (P.A. 4 of 2011), a law that governs when and how emergency managers are appointed to oversee local governments and school districts in fiscal distress. How familiar are you with this law? Survey Spring 2012 Categories Emergency Manager Law, State oversight, State policies, State government Question 36i Next we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: Regional taxation Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, State government reform, Finance Budget and Operations, Revenue, fiscal health, Finances, State policies, System of Funding Local Government Question 38 Now we want to ask about one particular tax, the Personal Property Tax (PPT). Does your jurisdiction currently receive any revenue from the Personal Property Tax (PPT)? Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Revenue, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39a Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is difficult to administer because it is too complex. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39b Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The revenue raised in my jurisdiction is not worth the costs to administer the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39c Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Overall, taxpayers in my jurisdiction accurately report their taxable value for the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39d Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Personal property in my jurisdiction is audited frequently enough to ensure accuracy. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39e Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is a barrier to economic development in my jurisdiction. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39f Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace my jurisdiction's PPT revenues in full, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39g Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most of my jurisdiction's PPT revenues, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. 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Question 12f While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government corruption and/or mismanagement is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 12g While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government decisions to provide generous retiree pensions/benefits and/or decisions to underfund retiree obligations are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 13a To what extent do you support or oppose allowing local units in a financial emergency the choice between a consent agreement, Emergency Manager, mediation (e.g., with creditors), or bankruptcy proceedings? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 13b To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to reject, modify, or terminate collective bargaining agreements? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, State policies, Emergency Manager Law Question 13c To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to set aside decision-making powers of local elected officials? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 42 Last year, the state enacted the "Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act" (P.A. 4 of 2011), a law that governs when and how emergency managers are appointed to oversee local governments and school districts in fiscal distress. How familiar are you with this law? Survey Spring 2012 Categories Emergency Manager Law, State oversight, State policies, State government Question 36i Next we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: Regional taxation Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, State government reform, Finance Budget and Operations, Revenue, fiscal health, Finances, State policies, System of Funding Local Government Question 38 Now we want to ask about one particular tax, the Personal Property Tax (PPT). Does your jurisdiction currently receive any revenue from the Personal Property Tax (PPT)? Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Revenue, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39a Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is difficult to administer because it is too complex. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39b Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The revenue raised in my jurisdiction is not worth the costs to administer the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39c Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Overall, taxpayers in my jurisdiction accurately report their taxable value for the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39d Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Personal property in my jurisdiction is audited frequently enough to ensure accuracy. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39e Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is a barrier to economic development in my jurisdiction. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39f Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace my jurisdiction's PPT revenues in full, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39g Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most of my jurisdiction's PPT revenues, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax, Revenue, Taxes and revenues Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 173 Page 174 Page 175 Page 176 Current page 177 Page 178 Page 179 Page 180 Page 181 Next page next Last page last
Question 12g While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think local government decisions to provide generous retiree pensions/benefits and/or decisions to underfund retiree obligations are as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan? Survey Fall 2016 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 13a To what extent do you support or oppose allowing local units in a financial emergency the choice between a consent agreement, Emergency Manager, mediation (e.g., with creditors), or bankruptcy proceedings? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 13b To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to reject, modify, or terminate collective bargaining agreements? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, State policies, Emergency Manager Law Question 13c To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to set aside decision-making powers of local elected officials? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 42 Last year, the state enacted the "Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act" (P.A. 4 of 2011), a law that governs when and how emergency managers are appointed to oversee local governments and school districts in fiscal distress. How familiar are you with this law? Survey Spring 2012 Categories Emergency Manager Law, State oversight, State policies, State government Question 36i Next we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: Regional taxation Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, State government reform, Finance Budget and Operations, Revenue, fiscal health, Finances, State policies, System of Funding Local Government Question 38 Now we want to ask about one particular tax, the Personal Property Tax (PPT). Does your jurisdiction currently receive any revenue from the Personal Property Tax (PPT)? Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Revenue, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39a Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is difficult to administer because it is too complex. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39b Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The revenue raised in my jurisdiction is not worth the costs to administer the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39c Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Overall, taxpayers in my jurisdiction accurately report their taxable value for the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39d Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Personal property in my jurisdiction is audited frequently enough to ensure accuracy. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39e Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is a barrier to economic development in my jurisdiction. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39f Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace my jurisdiction's PPT revenues in full, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39g Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most of my jurisdiction's PPT revenues, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax, Revenue, Taxes and revenues Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 173 Page 174 Page 175 Page 176 Current page 177 Page 178 Page 179 Page 180 Page 181 Next page next Last page last
Question 13a To what extent do you support or oppose allowing local units in a financial emergency the choice between a consent agreement, Emergency Manager, mediation (e.g., with creditors), or bankruptcy proceedings? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 13b To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to reject, modify, or terminate collective bargaining agreements? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, State policies, Emergency Manager Law Question 13c To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to set aside decision-making powers of local elected officials? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 42 Last year, the state enacted the "Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act" (P.A. 4 of 2011), a law that governs when and how emergency managers are appointed to oversee local governments and school districts in fiscal distress. How familiar are you with this law? Survey Spring 2012 Categories Emergency Manager Law, State oversight, State policies, State government Question 36i Next we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: Regional taxation Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, State government reform, Finance Budget and Operations, Revenue, fiscal health, Finances, State policies, System of Funding Local Government Question 38 Now we want to ask about one particular tax, the Personal Property Tax (PPT). Does your jurisdiction currently receive any revenue from the Personal Property Tax (PPT)? Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Revenue, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39a Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is difficult to administer because it is too complex. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39b Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The revenue raised in my jurisdiction is not worth the costs to administer the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39c Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Overall, taxpayers in my jurisdiction accurately report their taxable value for the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39d Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Personal property in my jurisdiction is audited frequently enough to ensure accuracy. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39e Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is a barrier to economic development in my jurisdiction. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39f Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace my jurisdiction's PPT revenues in full, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39g Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most of my jurisdiction's PPT revenues, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax, Revenue, Taxes and revenues Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 173 Page 174 Page 175 Page 176 Current page 177 Page 178 Page 179 Page 180 Page 181 Next page next Last page last
Question 13b To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to reject, modify, or terminate collective bargaining agreements? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, State policies, Emergency Manager Law Question 13c To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to set aside decision-making powers of local elected officials? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 42 Last year, the state enacted the "Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act" (P.A. 4 of 2011), a law that governs when and how emergency managers are appointed to oversee local governments and school districts in fiscal distress. How familiar are you with this law? Survey Spring 2012 Categories Emergency Manager Law, State oversight, State policies, State government Question 36i Next we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: Regional taxation Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, State government reform, Finance Budget and Operations, Revenue, fiscal health, Finances, State policies, System of Funding Local Government Question 38 Now we want to ask about one particular tax, the Personal Property Tax (PPT). Does your jurisdiction currently receive any revenue from the Personal Property Tax (PPT)? Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Revenue, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39a Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is difficult to administer because it is too complex. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39b Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The revenue raised in my jurisdiction is not worth the costs to administer the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39c Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Overall, taxpayers in my jurisdiction accurately report their taxable value for the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39d Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Personal property in my jurisdiction is audited frequently enough to ensure accuracy. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39e Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is a barrier to economic development in my jurisdiction. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39f Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace my jurisdiction's PPT revenues in full, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39g Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most of my jurisdiction's PPT revenues, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. 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Question 13c To what extent do you support or oppose allowing an Emergency Manager to set aside decision-making powers of local elected officials? Survey Fall 2016 Categories State government, State oversight, Emergency Manager Law, State policies Question 42 Last year, the state enacted the "Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act" (P.A. 4 of 2011), a law that governs when and how emergency managers are appointed to oversee local governments and school districts in fiscal distress. How familiar are you with this law? Survey Spring 2012 Categories Emergency Manager Law, State oversight, State policies, State government Question 36i Next we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: Regional taxation Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, State government reform, Finance Budget and Operations, Revenue, fiscal health, Finances, State policies, System of Funding Local Government Question 38 Now we want to ask about one particular tax, the Personal Property Tax (PPT). Does your jurisdiction currently receive any revenue from the Personal Property Tax (PPT)? Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Revenue, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39a Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is difficult to administer because it is too complex. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39b Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The revenue raised in my jurisdiction is not worth the costs to administer the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39c Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Overall, taxpayers in my jurisdiction accurately report their taxable value for the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39d Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Personal property in my jurisdiction is audited frequently enough to ensure accuracy. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39e Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is a barrier to economic development in my jurisdiction. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39f Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace my jurisdiction's PPT revenues in full, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39g Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most of my jurisdiction's PPT revenues, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax, Revenue, Taxes and revenues Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 173 Page 174 Page 175 Page 176 Current page 177 Page 178 Page 179 Page 180 Page 181 Next page next Last page last
Question 42 Last year, the state enacted the "Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act" (P.A. 4 of 2011), a law that governs when and how emergency managers are appointed to oversee local governments and school districts in fiscal distress. How familiar are you with this law? Survey Spring 2012 Categories Emergency Manager Law, State oversight, State policies, State government Question 36i Next we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: Regional taxation Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, State government reform, Finance Budget and Operations, Revenue, fiscal health, Finances, State policies, System of Funding Local Government Question 38 Now we want to ask about one particular tax, the Personal Property Tax (PPT). Does your jurisdiction currently receive any revenue from the Personal Property Tax (PPT)? Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Revenue, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39a Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is difficult to administer because it is too complex. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39b Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The revenue raised in my jurisdiction is not worth the costs to administer the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39c Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Overall, taxpayers in my jurisdiction accurately report their taxable value for the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39d Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Personal property in my jurisdiction is audited frequently enough to ensure accuracy. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39e Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is a barrier to economic development in my jurisdiction. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39f Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace my jurisdiction's PPT revenues in full, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39g Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most of my jurisdiction's PPT revenues, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax, Revenue, Taxes and revenues Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 173 Page 174 Page 175 Page 176 Current page 177 Page 178 Page 179 Page 180 Page 181 Next page next Last page last
Question 36i Next we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: Regional taxation Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, State government reform, Finance Budget and Operations, Revenue, fiscal health, Finances, State policies, System of Funding Local Government Question 38 Now we want to ask about one particular tax, the Personal Property Tax (PPT). Does your jurisdiction currently receive any revenue from the Personal Property Tax (PPT)? Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Revenue, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39a Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is difficult to administer because it is too complex. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39b Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The revenue raised in my jurisdiction is not worth the costs to administer the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39c Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Overall, taxpayers in my jurisdiction accurately report their taxable value for the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39d Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Personal property in my jurisdiction is audited frequently enough to ensure accuracy. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39e Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is a barrier to economic development in my jurisdiction. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39f Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace my jurisdiction's PPT revenues in full, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39g Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most of my jurisdiction's PPT revenues, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax, Revenue, Taxes and revenues Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 173 Page 174 Page 175 Page 176 Current page 177 Page 178 Page 179 Page 180 Page 181 Next page next Last page last
Question 38 Now we want to ask about one particular tax, the Personal Property Tax (PPT). Does your jurisdiction currently receive any revenue from the Personal Property Tax (PPT)? Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Revenue, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39a Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is difficult to administer because it is too complex. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39b Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The revenue raised in my jurisdiction is not worth the costs to administer the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39c Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Overall, taxpayers in my jurisdiction accurately report their taxable value for the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39d Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Personal property in my jurisdiction is audited frequently enough to ensure accuracy. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39e Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is a barrier to economic development in my jurisdiction. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39f Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace my jurisdiction's PPT revenues in full, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39g Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most of my jurisdiction's PPT revenues, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax, Revenue, Taxes and revenues Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 173 Page 174 Page 175 Page 176 Current page 177 Page 178 Page 179 Page 180 Page 181 Next page next Last page last
Question 39a Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is difficult to administer because it is too complex. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39b Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The revenue raised in my jurisdiction is not worth the costs to administer the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39c Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Overall, taxpayers in my jurisdiction accurately report their taxable value for the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39d Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Personal property in my jurisdiction is audited frequently enough to ensure accuracy. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39e Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is a barrier to economic development in my jurisdiction. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39f Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace my jurisdiction's PPT revenues in full, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39g Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most of my jurisdiction's PPT revenues, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax, Revenue, Taxes and revenues Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 173 Page 174 Page 175 Page 176 Current page 177 Page 178 Page 179 Page 180 Page 181 Next page next Last page last
Question 39b Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The revenue raised in my jurisdiction is not worth the costs to administer the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Taxes and revenues, Personal property tax Question 39c Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Overall, taxpayers in my jurisdiction accurately report their taxable value for the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39d Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Personal property in my jurisdiction is audited frequently enough to ensure accuracy. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39e Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is a barrier to economic development in my jurisdiction. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39f Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace my jurisdiction's PPT revenues in full, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39g Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most of my jurisdiction's PPT revenues, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax, Revenue, Taxes and revenues Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 173 Page 174 Page 175 Page 176 Current page 177 Page 178 Page 179 Page 180 Page 181 Next page next Last page last
Question 39c Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Overall, taxpayers in my jurisdiction accurately report their taxable value for the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39d Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Personal property in my jurisdiction is audited frequently enough to ensure accuracy. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39e Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is a barrier to economic development in my jurisdiction. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39f Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace my jurisdiction's PPT revenues in full, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39g Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most of my jurisdiction's PPT revenues, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax, Revenue, Taxes and revenues Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 173 Page 174 Page 175 Page 176 Current page 177 Page 178 Page 179 Page 180 Page 181 Next page next Last page last
Question 39d Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: Personal property in my jurisdiction is audited frequently enough to ensure accuracy. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39e Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is a barrier to economic development in my jurisdiction. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39f Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace my jurisdiction's PPT revenues in full, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39g Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most of my jurisdiction's PPT revenues, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax, Revenue, Taxes and revenues Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 173 Page 174 Page 175 Page 176 Current page 177 Page 178 Page 179 Page 180 Page 181 Next page next Last page last
Question 39e Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is a barrier to economic development in my jurisdiction. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39f Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace my jurisdiction's PPT revenues in full, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39g Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most of my jurisdiction's PPT revenues, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax, Revenue, Taxes and revenues Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 173 Page 174 Page 175 Page 176 Current page 177 Page 178 Page 179 Page 180 Page 181 Next page next Last page last
Question 39f Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace my jurisdiction's PPT revenues in full, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39g Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most of my jurisdiction's PPT revenues, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax, Revenue, Taxes and revenues Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 173 Page 174 Page 175 Page 176 Current page 177 Page 178 Page 179 Page 180 Page 181 Next page next Last page last
Question 39g Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most of my jurisdiction's PPT revenues, I would support elimination of the PPT. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax, Revenue, Taxes and revenues Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 173 Page 174 Page 175 Page 176 Current page 177 Page 178 Page 179 Page 180 Page 181 Next page next Last page last
Question 39h Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax, Revenue, Taxes and revenues Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 173 Page 174 Page 175 Page 176 Current page 177 Page 178 Page 179 Page 180 Page 181 Next page next Last page last
Question 39i Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT currently is an important source of revenue for my jurisdiction's budget. Survey Spring 2012 Categories State government, Finance Budget and Operations, State oversight, Taxes, Finances, Personal property tax, Revenue, Taxes and revenues Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 173 Page 174 Page 175 Page 176 Current page 177 Page 178 Page 179 Page 180 Page 181 Next page next Last page last