Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

To what extent would you trust regional planning organizations such as SEMCOG, NEMCOG, etc. to provide information on local energy programs or policies?

To what extent would you trust nonprofits dedicated to energy issues to provide information on local energy programs or policies?

To what extent would you trust private energy contractors or consultants to provide information on local energy programs or policies?

Do you agree or disagree that promoting environmental sustainability and the concept of “being green” are important aspects of local government leadership?

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction currently planning to do any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply)

a. Not planning any actions related to the 2020 Census

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction currently planning to do any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply)

b. Planning to run or participate in a "Complete Count Committee"

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction currently planning to do any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply)

c. Planning direct communications to residents (e.g., direct mailings/emails, media or online promotions, notes with utility bills/tax statements, etc.)

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction currently planning to do any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply) 

d. Collaborating with other organizations (e.g., schools, libraries, the Chamber of Commerce)

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction currently planning to do any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply) 

e. Providing space in local facilities for Census workers or training activities

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction currently planning to do any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply) 

f. Providing or facilitating kiosks, laptop stations, etc. for residents without good internet access

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction currently planning to do any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply) 

g. Working to boost the number of local residents who work as Census Enumerators

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction currently planning to do any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply)

h. Don't know

Which of the following groups within your jurisdiction, if any, are you concerned may be hard to count in the 2020 Census? (check all that apply)

a. Elderly residents

Which of the following groups within your jurisdiction, if any, are you concerned may be hard to count in the 2020 Census? (check all that apply)

b. Children under the age of five

Which of the following groups within your jurisdiction, if any, are you concerned may be hard to count in the 2020 Census? (check all that apply)

c. People with limited English proficiency

Which of the following groups within your jurisdiction, if any, are you concerned may be hard to count in the 2020 Census? (check all that apply)

d. Non-home owners (renters, residents with no fixed place of residence, college students, etc.)

Which of the following groups within your jurisdiction, if any, are you concerned may be hard to count in the 2020 Census? (check all that apply)

e. Non-citizens

Which of the following groups within your jurisdiction, if any, are you concerned may be hard to count in the 2020 Census? (check all that apply)

f. Residents living in poverty

Which of the following groups within your jurisdiction, if any, are you concerned may be hard to count in the 2020 Census? (check all that apply)

g. Residents with no/little internet access

Which of the following groups within your jurisdiction, if any, are you concerned may be hard to count in the 2020 Census? (check all that apply)

h. Residents with a secondary home where they live a significant amount of the year (e.g., snowbirds, summer cottage owners, etc.)

Which of the following groups within your jurisdiction, if any, are you concerned may be hard to count in the 2020 Census? (check all that apply)

i. Don't know

At this time, how confident overall are you that there will be an accurate 2020 Census count in your jurisdiction?

At this time, how confident overall are you that there will be an accurate 2020 Census count statewide in Michigan?

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?

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?