Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Regardless of whether or not there are currently any medical marijuana facilities operating in your jurisdiction, to what extent do you think that the majority of your jurisdiction's Board/Council support or oppose allowing any such facilities within your jurisdiction?

Regardless of whether or not there are currently any medical marijuana facilities operating in your jurisdiction, to what extent do you think that the majority of your jurisdiction's residents support or oppose allowing any such facilities within your jurisdiction?

Regardless of whether or not there are currently any medical marijuana facilities operating in your jurisdiction, to what extent do you think that the chief law enforcement officer (Chief of Police, County Sheriff, etc.) serving your jurisdiction supports or opposes allowing any such facilities within your jurisdiction?

Regardless of whether or not there are currently any medical marijuana facilities operating in your jurisdiction, to what extent do you think that you personally in your role as a local official support or oppose allowing any such facilities within your jurisdiction?

Now, thinking about medical marijuana in general, regardless of whether or not there are currently any medical marijuana facilities operating in your jurisdiction, to what extent would you say there have been problems — if any — regarding medical marijuana in your community?

Now, thinking about medical marijuana in general, regardless of whether or not there are currently any medical marijuana facilities operating in your jurisdiction, to what extent would you say there have been benefits — if any — regarding medical marijuana in your community?

Finally, we are interested in learning more about policy issues according to whether communities are rural, urban, or somewhere in between. How would you characterize your jurisdiction?

Does your jurisdiction currently have a Master Plan that addresses land use? (Among cities, townships, and villages)

Does your county currently have a Master Plan that addresses land use? (Among counties)

Master Plans must be reviewed every five years, and updates to the Plan are required when the review deems it necessary. To the best of your knowledge, approximately when was the last time the Master Plan for your jurisdiction was updated? (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

Whether or not the Master Plan for your jurisdiction has been updated recently, which of the following problems, if any, has your jurisdiction experienced — or would you expect it to experience — when updating its Master Plan? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

Whether or not the Master Plan for your jurisdiction has been updated recently, which of the following problems, if any, has your jurisdiction experienced — or would you expect it to experience — when updating its Master Plan? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

Whether or not the Master Plan for your jurisdiction has been updated recently, which of the following problems, if any, has your jurisdiction experienced — or would you expect it to experience — when updating its Master Plan? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

Whether or not the Master Plan for your jurisdiction has been updated recently, which of the following problems, if any, has your jurisdiction experienced — or would you expect it to experience — when updating its Master Plan? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

Whether or not the Master Plan for your jurisdiction has been updated recently, which of the following problems, if any, has your jurisdiction experienced — or would you expect it to experience — when updating its Master Plan? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

Whether or not the Master Plan for your jurisdiction has been updated recently, which of the following problems, if any, has your jurisdiction experienced — or would you expect it to experience — when updating its Master Plan? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

For some local governments, the Master Plan aims to preserve the current character of the community into the future. In other jurisdictions, the Master Plan envisions a future significantly different than the status quo. Thinking about the Master Plan for your jurisdiction, would you say it aims to…(Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

Does your jurisdiction have particular staff members or elected officials who regularly "champion" or advocate for implementing the current Master Plan? (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

Does your jurisdiction have particular staff members or elected officials who regularly "champion" or advocate for updating the Master Plan?(Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

Does your jurisdiction currently have a formal Capital Improvements Plan/Program (CIP) for infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc.?(Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

To what extent does your jurisdiction’s Capital Improvements Plan/Program (CIP) prioritize projects based on whether they support the Master Plan for your jurisdiction? (Among jurisdictions that currently have a CIP)

To what extent do you agree or disagree that having a Master Plan helps the jurisdiction to make wise decisions (e.g., infrastructure investments, land use allocations)? (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

To what extent do you agree or disagree that having a Master Plan aids the jurisdiction’s economic growth? (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

To what extent do you agree or disagree that having a Master Plan protects or enhances the value of individuals’ property investments? (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

To what extent do you agree or disagree that having a Master Plan helps build community enthusiasm or a sense of place? (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)