Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Thinking beyond your own jurisdiction, in general, to what extent do you oppose or support mandating expanded use of renewable energy through state law to address energy supply issues in Michigan?

Thinking beyond your own jurisdiction, in general, to what extent do you oppose or support mandating energy efficiency/conservation measures through state law to address energy supply issues in Michigan?

To what extent would you trust the electric utility that serves your jurisdiction to provide information on local energy programs or policies?

To what extent would you trust local government state associations such as MTA, MML, MAC, etc. to provide information on local energy programs or policies?

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 Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) 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?

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 a college or university to provide information on local energy programs or policies?

To what extent would you trust other local governments that have already implemented energy policies to provide information on local energy programs or policies?

To what extent would you trust people who live near existing energy projects to provide information on local energy programs or policies?

To what extent would you trust people who live near existing energy projects to provide information on local energy programs or policies?

In your view, is climate change a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not a problem at all?

For each level of government, please indicate whether you think it should have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to address climate change. Federal government

For each level of government, please indicate whether you think it should have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to address climate change. State government

For each level of government, please indicate whether you think it should have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to address climate change. Local governments

Has your jurisdiction considered or adopted any of the following types of policies to fund or incentivize the use of electric  vehicles (EVs), either for your jurisdiction’s own vehicle fleet or for others in the community (e.g., residents, businesses, etc.)? (check all that apply)

To the best of your knowledge, are there any publicly-accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in your jurisdiction? (Among jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

During the next twelve months, do you expect good times or bad times for local economic conditions in your community? 

Would you say that your unit of government is less able or better able to meet its financial needs in this fiscal year compared to the last fiscal year?

Would you say that your unit of government is less able or better able to meet its financial needs next fiscal year compared to this fiscal year?

Has there been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year in revenue from property taxes for your jurisdiction?

Has there been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year in revenue from fees for services, licenses, transfers, etc.?

Has there been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year in the ability of your jurisdiction to repay its debt?

Has there been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year in amount of federal aid to your jurisdiction?