Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

In your opinion, has holding meetings via video or teleconferencing technology increased or decreased citizen attendance and/or engagement in Board/Council meetings? (Among jurisdictions that have held any official meetings by teleconference or video technology in the past 12 months)

In your opinion, has holding meetings via video or teleconferencing technology increased or decreased quality of debate and discussion among Board/Council members? (Among jurisdictions that have held any official meetings by teleconference or video technology in the past 12 months)

In your opinion, has holding meetings via video or teleconferencing technology increased or decreased the overall quality of Board/Council meetings? (Among jurisdictions that have held any official meetings by teleconference or video technology in the past 12 months)

Ideally, if you were allowed to choose, how would you personally prefer your jurisdiction hold its meetings in the future?

Please indicate how much confidence, if any, you have in social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor, etc.).

Would you say lack of interest among residents is a barrier to your jurisdiction developing specific energy policies? (Among jurisdictions which have not at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

To the best of your knowledge, how likely or unlikely is it that the primary law enforcement agency serving your jurisdiction will use the following equipment or practices in the near future, or are they already being used?

e. Citizen notification systems (to alert residents of weather-related or man-made emergencies)

To the best of your knowledge, how likely or unlikely is it that the primary law enforcement agency serving your jurisdiction will use the following equipment or practices in the near future, or are they already being used?

f. Data-driven policing/crime mapping

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.