Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

To what extent, if any, does your jurisdiction partner with local groups (e.g., schools, community organizations, churches, nonprofits, etc.) to provide resources or services for low-income residents in your jurisdiction?

In your opinion, do the majority of your jurisdiction's Board/Council think your jurisdiction currently does too much, about the right amount, or too little to address local poverty or economic hardship?

In your opinion, do the majority of your jurisdiction's residents think your jurisdiction currently does too much, about the right amount, or too little to address local poverty or economic hardship?

In your opinion, do you in your role as a local official think your jurisdiction currently does too much, about the right amount, or too little to address local poverty or economic hardship?

Which of the following best describes your jurisdiction’s approach to allowing medical marijuana facilities in the jurisdiction?

What is the current status of zoning in your jurisdiction related to medical marijuana facilities? (Among jurisdictions that have passed a resolution to opt into the MMFLA)

As far as you know, which of the following types of policies are included in your local ordinance(s) related to medical marijuana facilities? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have passed a resolution opting into the MMFLA)

a. Specifically limiting the number of facilities

As far as you know, which of the following types of policies are included in your local ordinance(s) related to medical marijuana facilities? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have passed a resolution opting into the MMFLA)

b. Limiting the number of facilities by regulating the distance between them

As far as you know, which of the following types of policies are included in your local ordinance(s) related to medical marijuana facilities? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have passed a resolution opting into the MMFLA)

c. Restricting facilities to particular zoning districts

As far as you know, which of the following types of policies are included in your local ordinance(s) related to medical marijuana facilities? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have passed a resolution opting into the MMFLA)

d. Requiring a special land-use permit

As far as you know, which of the following types of policies are included in your local ordinance(s) related to medical marijuana facilities? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have passed a resolution opting into the MMFLA)

e. Enforcing distance from schools, parks, or other community buildings

As far as you know, which of the following types of policies are included in your local ordinance(s) related to medical marijuana facilities? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have passed a resolution opting into the MMFLA)

f. Allowing multiple medical marijuana facilities on the same site (co-location)

As far as you know, which of the following types of policies are included in your local ordinance(s) related to medical marijuana facilities? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have passed a resolution opting into the MMFLA)

g. Limiting hours of operation

As far as you know, which of the following types of policies are included in your local ordinance(s) related to medical marijuana facilities? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have passed a resolution opting into the MMFLA)

h. Setting sign and advertising restrictions

In your opinion, to what extent would you say your jurisdiction’s Board/Council understands what it legally can or cannot do right now to regulate local medical marijuana facilities under the current MMFLA rules? Would you say it has…?

To help us understand which communities have had experiences with medical marijuana facilities — now or in the past — which of the following describe your jurisdiction’s experience? (check all that apply)

a. There have never been medical marijuana facilities in our jurisdiction

To help us understand which communities have had experiences with medical marijuana facilities — now or in the past — which of the following describe your jurisdiction’s experience? (check all that apply)

b. There are facilities proposed or planned, but not operating yet

To help us understand which communities have had experiences with medical marijuana facilities — now or in the past — which of the following describe your jurisdiction’s experience? (check all that apply)

c. There were previously facilities that are closed now

To help us understand which communities have had experiences with medical marijuana facilities — now or in the past — which of the following describe your jurisdiction’s experience? (check all that apply)

d. There are facilities currently operating

Regardless of whether or not there are currently any medical marijuana facilities operating in your jurisdiction, to what extent do you think that the majority of your jurisdiction's Board/Council support or oppose allowing any such facilities within your jurisdiction?

Regardless of whether or not there are currently any medical marijuana facilities operating in your jurisdiction, to what extent do you think that the majority of your jurisdiction's residents support or oppose allowing any such facilities within your jurisdiction?

Regardless of whether or not there are currently any medical marijuana facilities operating in your jurisdiction, to what extent do you think that the chief law enforcement officer (Chief of Police, County Sheriff, etc.) serving your jurisdiction supports or opposes allowing any such facilities within your jurisdiction?

Regardless of whether or not there are currently any medical marijuana facilities operating in your jurisdiction, to what extent do you think that you personally in your role as a local official support or oppose allowing any such facilities within your jurisdiction?

Now, thinking about medical marijuana in general, regardless of whether or not there are currently any medical marijuana facilities operating in your jurisdiction, to what extent would you say there have been problems — if any — regarding medical marijuana in your community?

Now, thinking about medical marijuana in general, regardless of whether or not there are currently any medical marijuana facilities operating in your jurisdiction, to what extent would you say there have been benefits — if any — regarding medical marijuana in your community?