On a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is a total breakdown of democracy and 10 is perfectly functioning democracy, how would you rate the functioning of democracy today in the state of Michigan?
Some jurisdictions coordinate with other units to respond to crises, others do not. In your opinion, how effective or ineffective has the coordination on COVID-19 been so far between your jurisdiction and the following? Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
Some jurisdictions coordinate with other units to respond to crises, others do not. In your opinion, how effective or ineffective has the coordination on COVID-19 been so far between your jurisdiction and the following? Other units of the state government (e.g., State Police, Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity, etc.)
Thinking about the resources necessary for your jurisdiction to address the COVID-19 crisis, in your experience so far, do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction’s local government is getting the public health resources it needs from the state government?
Thinking about the resources necessary for your jurisdiction to address the COVID-19 crisis, in your experience so far, do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction’s local government is getting the financial resources it needs from the state government?
Comparing your jurisdiction's current fiscal year to its previous fiscal year, please consider the ways the following items have changed. Indicate whether - in your opinion - there has been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year: Amount of state aid to your jurisdiction
In 2018, Michigan voters approved a Constitutional amendment that created an Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (Proposal 2). How familiar are you with this new approach to redistricting in the state?
To the best of your knowledge, do you agree or disagree that building inspectors who operate in your jurisdiction struggle to enforce the current energy codes set by the State of Michigan?
Among the following groups, what kind of role do you think each should play in solving the most important problem that you listed above? Michigan's state government
Currently, individual local governments do not have the authority to set energy codes that are more strict than the State of Michigan’s. But how interested would you say your jurisdiction might be in setting local energy codes that are stronger than the State’s if it had the authority to do so?
Comparing your jurisdiction's current fiscal year to its previous fiscal year, please consider the ways the following items have changed. Indicate whether - in your opinion - there has been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year: Amount of state aid to your jurisdiction
For each level of government below, please indicate whether you think it should have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to address climate change. State government
Whether or not there are currently any problems with opioids in your area, to the best of your knowledge, are any of the following actively addressing opioid issues in your jurisdiction? State of Michigan (Department of Health and Human Services, State Police, etc.)
