Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

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?

To what extent, if at all, have inappropriate comments on social media (e.g., personal attacks, scams, etc.) been a problem that has challenged or discouraged your jurisdiction’s online presence?

To what extent, if at all, has lack of demand from jurisdiction residents and/or businesses been a problem that has challenged or discouraged your jurisdiction’s online presence?

To what extent, if at all, has no particular leaders among jurisdiction personnel or officials pushing for adoption been a problem that has challenged or discouraged your jurisdiction’s online presence?

To what extent, if at all, have cybersecurity concerns been a problem that has challenged or discouraged your jurisdiction’s online presence?

Overall, how satisfied are you with your jurisdiction’s current online presence (e.g., websites, mobile apps, social media, etc.)?

During the past twelve months, has your jurisdiction’s Board/Council held any official meetings by teleconference or video technology (for example, via Zoom, GoToMeeting, Google Meetings, or other teleconferencing technology)? (check all that apply)

a. Yes, by video conference (Zoom, Google Meetings, etc.)

During the past twelve months, has your jurisdiction’s Board/Council held any official meetings by teleconference or video technology (for example, via Zoom, GoToMeeting, Google Meetings, or other teleconferencing technology)? (check all that apply)

b. Yes, by phone/teleconference

During the past twelve months, has your jurisdiction’s Board/Council held any official meetings by teleconference or video technology (for example, via Zoom, GoToMeeting, Google Meetings, or other teleconferencing technology)? (check all that apply)

c. No

During the past twelve months, has your jurisdiction’s Board/Council held any official meetings by teleconference or video technology (for example, via Zoom, GoToMeeting, Google Meetings, or other teleconferencing technology)? (check all that apply)

d. Don't know

In your opinion, has holding meetings via video or teleconferencing technology increased or decreased citizen attendance and/or engagement in Board/Council meetings? (Among jurisdictions that have held any official meetings by teleconference or video technology in the past 12 months)

In your opinion, has holding meetings via video or teleconferencing technology increased or decreased quality of debate and discussion among Board/Council members? (Among jurisdictions that have held any official meetings by teleconference or video technology in the past 12 months)

In your opinion, has holding meetings via video or teleconferencing technology increased or decreased the overall quality of Board/Council meetings? (Among jurisdictions that have held any official meetings by teleconference or video technology in the past 12 months)