Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Which of the following, if any, are reasons that your jurisdiction has not taken or is not planning to take actions to support local businesses in response to COVID-19? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that report taking or planning no actions to support local businesses in response to COVID-19)

e. Don't know

Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say the action(s) your jurisdiction has taken so far to support local businesses in response to COVID-19 have been? (Among jurisdictions that report taking at least one action to support local businesses in response to COVID-19)

Now, thinking about COVID-19 vaccines, how confident are you that the currently available COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective?

Now, thinking about COVID-19 vaccines, how confident are you that the currently available COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed in a fair way?

Some Michigan local governments have developed and/or adopted policies or practices regarding vaccinations for their jurisdiction’s employees if they have any. Other local governments have not. Has your jurisdiction developed or adopted any such policies or practices?

Has your jurisdiction taken any actions regarding the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines for your wider community, either on its own or in coordination with other units?

While circumstances can change rapidly, based on what you know today, how much longer do you think any significant negative impacts from COVID-19 will last on public health in your community?

While circumstances can change rapidly, based on what you know today, how much longer do you think any significant negative impacts from COVID-19 will last on economic conditions in your community (business closings, unemployment, 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?