Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Spring 2012, Question 39b

Agree or disagree that revenue from PPT is not worth the costs to administer

Full Question Text

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.

Jurisdiction Type Crosstabulation
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
To what extent do you agree or disagree that the revenue raised in your jurisdiction is not worth the costs to administer the PPT? (Among those jurisdictions reporting they receive revenue from the PPT) Strongly Agree 1% 14% 3% 4% 10%
Somewhat Agree 6% 25% 5% 18% 20%
Neither Agree nor Disagree 15% 19% 10% 17% 17%
Somewhat Disagree 16% 16% 20% 15% 16%
Strongly Disagree 62% 17% 60% 44% 30%
Don't Know 0% 10% 2% 3% 7%