Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Do you feel things in this country are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten off on the wrong track?

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 Gretchen Whitmer is performing her job as Michigan’s governor?

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

 How would you rate the way Donald Trump is performing his job as President?

How would you rate the way the U.S. Congress in Washington is performing its job?

How much of the time do you think you can trust the federal government in Washington to do what is right?

How much of the time do you think you can trust the state government in Lansing to do what is right?

How much of the time do you think you can trust other local governments in Michigan to do what is right?

In terms of their engagement in your jurisdiction’s policymaking and/or operations, how much of the time do you think you can trust the citizens in your community to be responsible participants?

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?

Finally, we are interested in learning more about policy issues according to whether communities are rural, urban, or somewhere in between. How would you characterize your jurisdiction?

Thinking overall about topics related to energy, how relevant would you say regulating placement of energy infrastructure (e.g., solar panels, wind turbines) on private property in your community has been or currently is for your jurisdiction’s government?

Thinking overall about topics related to energy, how relevant would you say planning for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure (e.g.,charging stations) has been or currently is for your jurisdiction’s government?

Thinking overall about topics related to energy, how relevant would you say improving energy efficiency for local businesses (including agriculture) or residents has been or currently is for your jurisdiction’s government?

Thinking overall about topics related to energy, how relevant would you say reducing your jurisdiction government’s use of fossil fuels (e.g., in its electricity use, vehicle fleet, etc.) has been or currently is for your jurisdiction’s government?

Again, thinking overall about topics related to energy, to what extent would you say your jurisdiction has considered various plans / policies regarding energy issues?

Again, thinking overall about topics related to energy, to what extent would you say your jurisdiction has developed specific plans / policies regarding energy issues?

Again, thinking overall about topics related to energy, to what extent would you say your jurisdiction has implemented those plans / policies regarding energy issues?

Does your jurisdiction’s government have a person or persons who are specifically responsible for addressing energy issues? (check all that apply)

How often would you say your jurisdiction engages with its residents on energy issues (i.e., through public events, mailers, email newsletters, on social media, etc.)?

Regardless of how frequently your jurisdiction engages with its residents on energy issues, which of the following resources, if any, do you think would be valuable to assist with your engagement? (check all that apply)

Some jurisdictions engage in land use planning and/or zoning. Others rely on the county, or they don’t plan and zone at all. Is your jurisdiction responsible for its own land use planning and/or zoning? (Among cities, townships, and villages that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)