Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Over the last few years, have you personally experienced any of the following as a part of your role in local government?

As far as you know, have other local officials or jurisdiction personnel experienced harassment, threats, or violence as a part of their roles in local government? (check all that apply) a. Members of your jurisdiction's Board or Council

As far as you know, have other local officials or jurisdiction personnel experienced harassment, threats, or violence as a part of their roles in local government? (check all that apply) b. Jurisdiction clerk, election staff, and other election workers

As far as you know, have other local officials or jurisdiction personnel experienced harassment, threats, or violence as a part of their roles in local government? (check all that apply) c. Other jurisdiction personnel

As far as you know, have other local officials or jurisdiction personnel experienced harassment, threats, or violence as a part of their roles in local government? (check all that apply) d. None of the above

As far as you know, have other local officials or jurisdiction personnel experienced harassment, threats, or violence as a part of their roles in local government? (check all that apply) e. Don't know

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) a. Ability of jurisdiction personnel to do their jobs well. 

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) b. Willingness of people to work or serve in the jurisdiction's government. 

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) c. Board/Council decision-making process on potentially contentious issues. 

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.)

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) e. No impact on the above

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) f. Don't know

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) g. Other

On a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is a total breakdown of democracy and 10 is perfectly functioning democracy, how would you rate the functioning of democracy today in your jurisdiction?

On a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is a total breakdown of democracy and 10 is perfectly functioning democracy, how would you rate the functioning of democracy today in the state of Michigan?

On a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is a total breakdown of democracy and 10 is perfectly functioning democracy, how would you rate the functioning of democracy today in the United States?

Urban/Rural Self Identification

How important is recycling to members of your community?

Are the following types of waste collection services or programs currently provided within your jurisdiction, either by your own government or through joint agreements or by other providers (including private providers)? (check all that apply)

As far as you know, are the following types of recycling services or programs currently provided within your jurisdiction, either by your own government or through joint agreements or by other providers (including private providers)? (check all that apply)

Whether or not there are currently recycling services or programs available to residents and/or businesses in your jurisdiction, how much support for local access to recycling, if any, would you say there is among the majority of your jurisdiction’s residents?

Whether or not there are currently recycling services or programs available to residents and/or businesses in your jurisdiction, how much support for local access to recycling, if any, would you say there is among the majority of businesses in your jurisdiction (e.g., commercial, industrial, or agricultural operations, etc.)?

Whether or not there are currently recycling services or programs available to residents and/or businesses in your jurisdiction, how much support for local access to recycling, if any, would you say there is among the majority of your jurisdiction’s Board or Council?

Whether or not there are currently recycling services or programs available to residents and/or businesses in your jurisdiction, how much support for local access to recycling, if any, would you say there is by you personally as a local official?

Over the past two years, have recycling services been reduced or expanded within your jurisdiction?