Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Please indicate, as far as you know, if your jurisdiction has privatized information technology, either in whole or in part.

Do you believe lack of information technology (IT) infrastructure is an obstacle to entrepreneurship in your community?

Please indicate whether your jurisdiction uses electronic/email newsletters or notices to engage its citizens in your government's policymaking and/or operations.

Please indicate whether your jurisdiction uses a local government website to engage its citizens in your government's policymaking and/or operations.

Please indicate whether your jurisdiction uses social media accounts for your jurisdiction (e.g., Facebook or Twitter) to engage its citizens in your government's policymaking and/or operations.

Please indicate whether your jurisdiction uses internet discussion forums or online input/feedback forms to engage its citizens in your government's policymaking and/or operations.

How would you rate the overall effectiveness (whatever "effectiveness" means to you) of electronic/email newsletters or notices for engaging citizens in your jurisdiction's policymaking and/or operations? (Among jurisdictions that reported using electronic/email newsletters or notices)

How would you rate the overall effectiveness (whatever "effectiveness" means to you) of a local government website for engaging citizens in your jurisdiction's policymaking and/or operations? (Among jurisdictions that reported using a local government website)

How would you rate the overall effectiveness (whatever "effectiveness" means to you) of social media accounts for your jurisdiction (e.g., Facebook or Twitter) for engaging citizens in your jurisdiction's policymaking and/or operations? (Among jurisdictions that reported using social media accounts for their jurisdiction (e.g., Facebook or Twitter))

How would you rate the overall effectiveness (whatever "effectiveness" means to you) of internet discussion forums or online input/feedback forms for engaging citizens in your jurisdiction's policymaking and/or operations? (Among jurisdictions that reported using internet discussion forums or online input/feedback forms)

To what extent would you say your jurisdiction tries to engage its citizens through technology (possibly including things such as email, websites, cable TV broadcasts, social media, mobile phone apps, etc.)?

Thinking about your jurisdiction's website, please indicate whether you agree or disagree that the information on your website is generally kept up-to-date. (Among jurisdictions that reported having an official website)

Thinking about your jurisdiction's website, please indicate whether you agree or disagree that your website makes it easy for citizens to find information they're looking for. (Among jurisdictions that reported having an official website)

Thinking about your jurisdiction's website, please indicate whether you agree or disagree that citizens make considerable use of your website's information and resources. (Among jurisdictions that reported having an official website)

Thinking about your jurisdiction's website, please indicate whether you agree or disagree that your website is sufficient for your citizens' needs. (Among jurisdictions that reported having an official website)

Thinking about your jurisdiction's website, please indicate whether you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction does not have the resources to adequately maintain your website. (Among jurisdictions that reported having an official website)

To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently, either on its own or in collaboration with other governments or partners, electronically enables online payment for taxes, services, fees, fines, etc.

To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently, either on its own or in collaboration with other governments or partners, electronically enables online requests for services that your jurisdiction is responsible for delivering.

To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently, either on its own or in collaboration with other governments or partners, electronically enables citizens to email local officials directly.

To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently, either on its own or in collaboration with other governments or partners, electronically enables citizens to participate in a poll or survey.

To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently, either on its own or in collaboration with other governments or partners, electronically enables citizens to post comments online.

To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently, either on its own or in collaboration with other governments or partners, electronically streams/posts video of jurisdiction hearings or meetings.

To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently, either on its own or in collaboration with other governments or partners, electronically posts meeting agendas online.

To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently, either on its own or in collaboration with other governments or partners, electronically posts meeting minutes and decisions online.

Has your jurisdiction's use of technology for citizen engagement been discouraged by lack of "high speed" Internet connections in the community?