Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Thinking generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction?

Thinking generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse between elected officials and residents within your jurisdiction?

Thinking generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse among residents themselves within your jurisdiction?

Overall, how would you rate civic relationships between elected officials and residents in your jurisdiction?

Overall, how would you rate civic relationships among residents themselves in your jurisdiction?

As far as you know, would you say harassment, threats, or violence have had a negative impact on any of the following? (check all that apply) d. Willingness of residents to engage (e.g. serve on committees, etc.)

Does your jurisdiction have an official website and/or Facebook page? (check all that apply)

a. Yes - our own formal website

Does your jurisdiction have an official website and/or Facebook page? (check all that apply)

b. Yes - a section on some other organization’s site (e.g., a contact page on your county’s site)

Does your jurisdiction have an official website and/or Facebook page? (check all that apply)

c. Yes - an official Facebook or other social media page(s) managed by the jurisdiction

Does your jurisdiction have an official website and/or Facebook page? (check all that apply)

d. No, none

Does your jurisdiction have an official website and/or Facebook page? (check all that apply)

e. Don’t know

Some local jurisdictions use online technology (e.g., websites, mobile apps, social media, etc.) for a variety of operations and services. Others do not use much online technology at all. To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently does any of the following. (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have an official website, section on some other organization’s site, or official Facebook or other social media page)

a. Provide local government meeting information online (public notices, agendas, minutes, etc.)

Some local jurisdictions use online technology (e.g., websites, mobile apps, social media, etc.) for a variety of operations and services. Others do not use much online technology at all. To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently does any of the following. (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have an official website, section on some other organization’s site, or official Facebook or other social media page)

b. Stream/post video of jurisdiction hearings or meetings (possibly including an archive of past meetings)

Some local jurisdictions use online technology (e.g., websites, mobile apps, social media, etc.) for a variety of operations and services. Others do not use much online technology at all. To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently does any of the following. (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have an official website, section on some other organization’s site, or official Facebook or other social media page)

c. Enable online payment for taxes, services, fees, fines, utilities, etc.

Some local jurisdictions use online technology (e.g., websites, mobile apps, social media, etc.) for a variety of operations and services. Others do not use much online technology at all. To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently does any of the following. (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have an official website, section on some other organization’s site, or official Facebook or other social media page)

Some local jurisdictions use online technology (e.g., websites, mobile apps, social media, etc.) for a variety of operations and services. Others do not use much online technology at all. To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently does any of the following. (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have an official website, section on some other organization’s site, or official Facebook or other social media page)

e. Provide information about public services online (e.g., trash pickup, voting, and elections, etc.)

Some local jurisdictions use online technology (e.g., websites, mobile apps, social media, etc.) for a variety of operations and services. Others do not use much online technology at all. To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently does any of the following. (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have an official website, section on some other organization’s site, or official Facebook or other social media page)

f. Provide local government ordinances, regulations, rules, and/or bylaws online

Some local jurisdictions use online technology (e.g., websites, mobile apps, social media, etc.) for a variety of operations and services. Others do not use much online technology at all. To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently does any of the following. (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have an official website, section on some other organization’s site, or official Facebook or other social media page)

g. Provide local officials’ and/or staff contact information

Some local jurisdictions use online technology (e.g., websites, mobile apps, social media, etc.) for a variety of operations and services. Others do not use much online technology at all. To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently does any of the following. (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have an official website, section on some other organization’s site, or official Facebook or other social media page)

h. Share information with residents through social media (e.g., on Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

Some local jurisdictions use online technology (e.g., websites, mobile apps, social media, etc.) for a variety of operations and services. Others do not use much online technology at all. To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently does any of the following. (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have an official website, section on some other organization’s site, or official Facebook or other social media page)

i. None of the above

To what extent, if at all, has lack of broadband or "high speed" internet connections in the community been a problem that has challenged or discouraged your jurisdiction’s online presence?

To what extent, if at all, has insufficient funding been a problem that has challenged or discouraged your jurisdiction’s online presence?

To what extent, if at all, has insufficient technical expertise among jurisdiction personnel or officials been a problem that has challenged or discouraged your jurisdiction’s online presence?

To what extent, if at all, have inappropriate comments on social media (e.g., personal attacks, scams, etc.) been a problem that has challenged or discouraged your jurisdiction’s online presence?

To what extent, if at all, has lack of demand from jurisdiction residents and/or businesses been a problem that has challenged or discouraged your jurisdiction’s online presence?