Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

We’d like to ask more broadly about your opinion of the state of our democracy as a system of government. Think about things like free and fair elections, rule of law, an unbiased free press, balanced relationships between levels and branches of government, ethical and transparent governance, an informed and engaged electorate, etc.  On a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is a total breakdown of democracy and 10 is perfectly functioning democracy, how would you rate the functioning of democracy today in the State of Michigan? 

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)

Is your jurisdiction currently pursuing state or federal funding for any local energy projects? (Among jurisdictions that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

Have any of the following been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction’s government, including discussion among Board/Council members, staff, etc.? (check all that apply) d. State or federal funding for energy projects

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?

For each level of government, please indicate whether you think it should have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to address climate change. State government

Q11c. Is navigating state and federal bureaucracies a problem your jurisdiction is facing regarding the management and/or allocation of any ARPA funds? (Among jurisdictions which are supporting or planning to support any projects using ARPA funds)

How confident are you that your jurisdiction can monitor opportunities for future state and/or federal funds or grants that may become available?

How confident are you that your jurisdiction can successfully apply for future grants or funding?

How confident are you that your jurisdiction can meet requirements for reporting and auditing grant spending?

Q23a. What overall impact do you believe the Right-To-Work laws and associated court cases have had on Michigan’s economy?

Q23b. What overall impact do you believe the Right-To-Work laws and associated court cases have had on the ability of your community to attract and/or retain businesses?

Q23c. What overall impact do you believe the Right-To-Work laws and associated court cases have had on the fiscal health of your local government?

Q23d. What overall impact do you believe the Right-To-Work laws and associated court cases have had on the ability of your local government to attract and/or retain desired employees?

Q23e. What overall impact do you believe the Right-To-Work laws and associated court cases have had on the relationship between your jurisdiction’s administration and its union(s) overall (if applicable)?

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?