Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Human Services is performing its job overall?

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is performing its job overall?

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Secretary of State is performing its job overall?

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Transportation (MDOT) is performing its job overall?

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way Department of Treasury is performing its job overall?

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is performing its job overall?

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall?

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall?

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall?

One potential initiative on the statewide ballot in November 2014 would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the power of citizen referendum to bills passed by the state legislature containing appropriations. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal?

Another potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the rights of citizen initiative and referendum to local ordinances such as those in your jurisdiction. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal?

Finally, one potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to change Michigan's full-time legislature to a part-time legislature. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal?

To what extent would you say the majority of your jurisdiction's Council/Board either support or oppose the Right-To-Work law for public sector unions?

To what extent would you say the majority of your local government's non-union employees either support or oppose the Right-To-Work law for public sector unions?

To what extent would you say the majority of your local government's union employees either support or oppose the Right-To-Work law for public sector unions?

To what extent would you say you personally either support or oppose the Right-To-Work law for public sector unions

To what extent do you personally support or oppose the current Right-To-Work law regarding public sector unions exempting police and fire unions?

What overall impact, if any, do you believe the Right-To-Work laws will have over time on Michigan's economy?

What overall impact, if any, do you believe the Right-To-Work laws will have over time on the fiscal health of your local government?

What overall impact, if any, do you believe the Right-To-Work laws will have over time on the ability of your community to attract and/or retain businesses?

What overall impact, if any, do you believe the Right-To-Work laws will have over time on the ability of your local government to attract and/or retain desired employees?

What overall impact, if any, do you believe the Right-To-Work laws will have over time on the relationship between your jurisdiction's administration and its union(s)?

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?

How would you rate the way Rick Snyder is performing his job as Michigan's governor?

How would you rate the way the Michigan Legislature is performing its job?