Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Fall 2014, Question 14a

Support or opposition to raising additional local road revenue by jurisdiction's Board/Council

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Looking ahead, if the state legislature does not significantly increase funding for roads and/or bridges in your jurisdiction, in your opinion, would the majority of your jurisdiction's Board/Council support or oppose the pursuit of additional local revenue dedicated to roads, through existing options such as millages or potential new options like sales or fuel taxes, vehicle registration fees, etc.?

Jurisdiction Type Crosstabulation
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
Looking ahead, if the state legislature does not significantly increase funding for roads and/or bridges in your jurisdiction, in your opinion, would the majority of your jurisdiction's Board/Council support or oppose the pursuit of additional local revenue dedicated to roads, through existing options such as millages or potential new options like sales or fuel taxes, vehicle registration fees, etc.? Strongly Support 4% 13% 13% 6% 11%
Somewhat Support 27% 30% 39% 34% 32%
Neither Support nor Oppose 10% 14% 12% 11% 13%
Somewhat Oppose 21% 17% 16% 16% 17%
Strongly Oppose 19% 12% 9% 15% 12%
Don't Know 18% 15% 10% 17% 15%