Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Now, thinking about the overall fiscal stress in your jurisdiction today and what you expect it to be down the road — including any future financial obligations it may have — on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is the best: perfect fiscal health and 10 is the worst: fiscal crisis, how would you rate your jurisdiction’s overall fiscal stress today?

Now, thinking about the overall fiscal stress in your jurisdiction today and what you expect it to be down the road — including any future financial obligations it may have — on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is the best: perfect fiscal health and 10 is the worst: fiscal crisis, how would you rate your jurisdiction’s overall fiscal stress as you expect it to be five years from now?

We’d like to ask more broadly about your opinion of the state of our democracy as a system of government. Think about things like free and fair elections, rule of law, an unbiased free press, balanced relationships between levels and branches of government, ethical and transparent governance, an informed and engaged electorate, etc.  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? 

We’d like to ask more broadly about your opinion of the state of our democracy as a system of government. Think about things like free and fair elections, rule of law, an unbiased free press, balanced relationships between levels and branches of government, ethical and transparent governance, an informed and engaged electorate, etc.  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? 

We’d like to ask more broadly about your opinion of the state of our democracy as a system of government. Think about things like free and fair elections, rule of law, an unbiased free press, balanced relationships between levels and branches of government, ethical and transparent governance, an informed and engaged electorate, etc.  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?  

Thinking overall about topics related to energy, how relevant would you say regulating placement of energy infrastructure (e.g., solar panels, wind turbines, battery storage, etc.) 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 siting energy infrastructure on public property in your jurisdiction 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 vehicles (e.g., charging stations, etc.) 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., increasing energy efficiency in facilities, updating 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 plans / policies regarding energy issues?

Does your jurisdiction’s government have anyone who is specifically responsible for addressing energy issues? (check all that apply) 

Does your jurisdiction currently have any renewable energy goals or requirements to address energy use by your jurisdiction’s government?

Does your jurisdiction currently have any renewable energy goals or requirements to address energy use by the entire community?

How confident are you that your jurisdiction will be able to meet its energy goals or requirements for energy use by your jurisdiction’s government? (among jurisdictions which have or are considering such goals or requirements)

How confident are you that your jurisdiction will be able to meet its energy goals or requirements for energy use by the entire community?(among jurisdictions which have or are considering such goals or requirements)

Which of the following changes to current state policy, if any, would help your jurisdiction meet its energy goals? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions which have or are considering renewable energy goals or requirements) a. Changes to net metering laws

Which of the following changes to current state policy, if any, would help your jurisdiction meet its energy goals? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions which have or are considering renewable energy goals or requirements) b. Allowing for community solar projects or installations

Which of the following changes to current state policy, if any, would help your jurisdiction meet its energy goals? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions which have or are considering renewable energy goals or requirements) c. Changes to state building codes designed to reduce energy use or decarbonize

Which of the following changes to current state policy, if any, would help your jurisdiction meet its energy goals? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions which have or are considering renewable energy goals or requirements) d. Significantly upgrading electric grid infrastructure that serves your community

Which of the following changes to current state policy, if any, would help your jurisdiction meet its energy goals? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions which have or are considering renewable energy goals or requirements) e. Supporting independent microgrids

Which of the following changes to current state policy, if any, would help your jurisdiction meet its energy goals? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions which have or are considering renewable energy goals or requirements) f. Don't know

Which of the following changes to current state policy, if any, would help your jurisdiction meet its energy goals? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions which have or are considering renewable energy goals or requirements) g. Other