Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Some people think that certain policy issues should be managed at the state level rather than the local level. Others think local home rule is more important. When it comes to zoning for renewable energy projects, how do you think authority should be divided between the local and state levels of government for whether or not to have any renewable energy projects in a community? (Among jurisdictions that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

Some people think that certain policy issues should be managed at the state level rather than the local level. Others think local home rule is more important. When it comes to zoning for renewable energy projects, how do you think authority should be divided between the local and state levels of government for whether or not to have large renewable energy projects in a community? (Among jurisdictions that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

Some people think that certain policy issues should be managed at the state level rather than the local level. Others think local home rule is more important. When it comes to zoning for renewable energy projects, how do you think authority should be divided between the local and state levels of government for the types of renewable energy that belong in a community (e.g., wind vs. solar)? (Among jurisdictions that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

Some people think that certain policy issues should be managed at the state level rather than the local level. Others think local home rule is more important. When it comes to zoning for renewable energy projects, how do you think authority should be divided between the local and state levels of government for where renewable energy belongs in a community (e.g., which zoning districts)? (Among jurisdictions that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

Some people think that certain policy issues should be managed at the state level rather than the local level. Others think local home rule is more important. When it comes to zoning for renewable energy projects, how do you think authority should be divided between the local and state levels of government for the parameters for renewable energy projects (e.g., required setbacks, sound limits)? (Among jurisdictions that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

Some people think that certain policy issues should be managed at the state level rather than the local level. Others think local home rule is more important. When it comes to zoning for renewable energy projects, how do you think authority should be divided between the local and state levels of government for conducting public hearings on proposed renewable energy projects for a community? (Among jurisdictions that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

When it comes to setting energy codes for buildings, how do you think authority should be divided between the local and state levels of government?

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding number and/or scope of interlocal agreements or other service-sharing plans with other governments?

Q24. Do you feel things in this country are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten off on the wrong track?

Q25. Do you feel things in the state of Michigan are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten off on the wrong track?

Q26. How would you rate the way Gretchen Whitmer is performing her job as Michigan’s governor?

Q27. How would you rate the way the Michigan Legislature is performing its job?

Thinking about how the State government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, in your role as a local official, how would you rate the way the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has been performing the past few years?

Q28b. Thinking about how the State government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, in your role as a local official, how would you rate the way the Department of the Attorney General has been performing the past few years?

Q28c. Thinking about how the State government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, in your role as a local official, how would you rate the way the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has been performing the past few years?

Q28d. Thinking about how the State government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, in your role as a local official, how would you rate the way the Department of Civil Rights has been performing the past few years?

Q28e. Thinking about how the State government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, in your role as a local official, how would you rate the way the Department of Health and Human Services has been performing the past few years?

Q28f. Thinking about how the State government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, in your role as a local official, how would you rate the way the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has been performing the past few years?

Q28g. Thinking about how the State government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, in your role as a local official, how would you rate the way the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has been performing the past few years?

Q28h. Thinking about how the State government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, in your role as a local official, how would you rate the way the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has been performing the past few years?

Q28i. Thinking about how the State government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, in your role as a local official, how would you rate the way the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) has been performing the past few years?

Q28j. Thinking about how the State government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, in your role as a local official, how would you rate the way the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has been performing the past few years?

Q28k. Thinking about how the State government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, in your role as a local official, how would you rate the way the State Police has been performing the past few years?

Q28l. Thinking about how the State government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, in your role as a local official, how would you rate the way the Secretary of State’s Office (Dept. of State) has been performing the past few years?

Q28n. Thinking about how the State government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, in your role as a local official, Thinking about how the State government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, in your role as a local official, how would you rate the way the Department of Transportation (MDOT) has been performing the past few years?