Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Thinking about the potential effects of COVID-19 in your community and in Michigan overall, please identify the impacts so far (or those you expect to hit soon) on the continuity of your jurisdiction’s public services.  

Has there been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year in the human service needs for your jurisdiction?

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding the amount of services provided?

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding human services spending?

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding general government operations spending?

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding privatizing or contracting out of services?

In November 2018, Michigan voters approved the "Voting Policies in State Constitution Initiative" (Proposal 3). To the best of your knowledge, has voter registration up to 15 days before an election via mail-in, online, and at a Secretary of State's office had a positive or negative impact on your jurisdiction's administration of the elections since then?

In November 2018, Michigan voters approved the "Voting Policies in State Constitution Initiative" (Proposal 3). To the best of your knowledge, has in-person, same-day voter registration up to and including election day at your local clerk's office had a positive or negative impact on your jurisdiction's administration of the elections since then? 

In November 2018, Michigan voters approved the "Voting Policies in State Constitution Initiative" (Proposal 3). To the best of your knowledge, has no excuse absentee voting had a positive or negative impact on your jurisdiction's administration of the elections since then?

Now looking ahead to the November 2020 general election, do you expect voter registration up to 15 days before an election via mail-in, online, and at a Secretary of State's office will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Now looking ahead to the November 2020 general election, do you expect in-person, same-day voter registration up to and including election day at your local clerk's office will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction? 

Now looking ahead to the November 2020 general election, do you expect no-excuse absentee voting will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Still thinking ahead to the November 2020 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect the cost of election administration on your jurisdiction's budget will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Still thinking ahead to the November 2020 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect long wait times for any voters will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Still thinking ahead to the November 2020 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect election equipment failures/malfunctions will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Still thinking ahead to the November 2020 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect inaccurate voter registration lists will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Still thinking ahead to the November 2020 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect reliable internet connectivity for communication with the Secretary of State/Bureau of Elections will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Still thinking ahead to the November 2020 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect disturbances at polling places (e.g., inappropriate campaigning, voter intimidation, etc.) will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Still thinking ahead to the November 2020 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect recruiting poll workers and other election staff with necessary skills (e.g., computer skills) will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Still thinking ahead to the November 2020 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect recruiting enough poll workers and other election staff (regardless of their skills) will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Still thinking ahead to the November 2020 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect poll worker errors in following election procedures will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Still thinking ahead to the November 2020 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect intentional disinformation targeted at your jurisdiction’s citizens about voting procedures or other election issues will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Now, thinking specifically about election security for the upcoming November 2020 general election, how confident are you that your jurisdiction’s voting machines and related technology will not be compromised (i.e., tampered with or hacked)?

Now, thinking specifically about election security for the upcoming November 2020 general election, how confident are you that voter rolls in your jurisdiction will not be compromised (i.e., altered, hacked, made inaccessible, etc.)?

Now, thinking specifically about election security for the upcoming November 2020 general election, how confident are you that vote tallies/results in your jurisdiction will not be compromised (i.e., altered, interfered with, etc.)?