Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Spring 2018, Question 13a

General state of public discourse among elected officials within jurisdiction

Full Question Text

Thinking more generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction?

 
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
Thinking more generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction? Very Constructive 25% 44% 36% 33% 41%
Somewhat Constructive 42% 28% 30% 36% 30%
Mixed 23% 19% 22% 18% 20%
Somewhat Divisive 3% 4% 9% 4% 5%
Very Divisive 5% 2% 3% 4% 3%
Don't Know 2% 3% 0% 4% 2%