Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Community Health (DCH) is performing its job overall?

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is performing its job overall?

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is performing its job overall?

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is performing its job overall?

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Human Services is performing its job overall?

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is performing its job overall?

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Secretary of State is performing its job overall?

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Transportation (MDOT) is performing its job overall?

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way Department of Treasury is performing its job overall?

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is performing its job overall?

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall?

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall?

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall?

One potential initiative on the statewide ballot in November 2014 would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the power of citizen referendum to bills passed by the state legislature containing appropriations. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal?

Another potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the rights of citizen initiative and referendum to local ordinances such as those in your jurisdiction. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal?

Finally, one potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to change Michigan's full-time legislature to a part-time legislature. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal?

Thinking about the Great Lakes overall, would you rate their current condition as excellent, good, fair, poor, or very poor?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that the Great Lakes have a significant impact on your jurisdiction?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that the Great Lakes are a valuable economic resource for Michigan?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that the Great Lakes are a valuable economic resource for your jurisdiction?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's policies and operation do not impact the health of the Great Lakes?

Should federal governments (the United States and Canada) have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to protect the Great Lakes?

Should state governments (Michigan, other states, and Canadian provinces) have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to protect the Great Lakes?

Should local governments have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to protect the Great Lakes?

Should your jurisdiction's government have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to protect the Great Lakes?