Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Fall 2016, Question 03e

Impact of State’s system of funding local government on relationship

Full Question Text

To what extent, if any, would you say the State’s system of funding the local government has had a positive or negative impact on the relationship between the State and local governments in Michigan?

Jurisdiction Type Crosstabulation
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
To what extent, if any, would you say the State’s system of funding local government has had a positive or negative impact on the relationship between the State and local governments in Michigan? Very Positive Impact 1% 5% 2% 5% 4%
Somewhat Positive Impact 4% 14% 4% 11% 12%
Mixed Positive and Negative Impact 20% 30% 6% 17% 24%
Somewhat Negative Impact 21% 27% 19% 25% 25%
Very Negative Impact 53% 20% 70% 34% 31%
No Impact 2% 1% 0% 2% 1%
Don't Know 0% 4% 0% 4% 3%