Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Would access to training programs for jurisdiction personnel be valuable to help foster citizen engagement?

Would access to training programs for citizens/external stakeholders be valuable to help foster citizen engagement?

Would access to financial assistance for citizen engagement efforts be valuable to help foster citizen engagement?

Overall, how satisfied are you regarding citizen engagement in your jurisdiction's policymaking and/or operations today?

Overall, how satisfied do you believe your citizens are with their engagement in your jurisdiction's policymaking and/or operations today?

To what extent would you say your jurisdiction tries to engage its citizens through technology (possibly including things such as email, websites, cable TV broadcasts, social media, mobile phone apps, etc.)?

Does your jurisdiction have an official website?

Thinking about your jurisdiction's website, please indicate whether you agree or disagree that the information on your website is generally kept up-to-date. (Among jurisdictions that reported having an official website)

Thinking about your jurisdiction's website, please indicate whether you agree or disagree that your website makes it easy for citizens to find information they're looking for. (Among jurisdictions that reported having an official website)

Thinking about your jurisdiction's website, please indicate whether you agree or disagree that citizens make considerable use of your website's information and resources. (Among jurisdictions that reported having an official website)

Thinking about your jurisdiction's website, please indicate whether you agree or disagree that your website is sufficient for your citizens' needs. (Among jurisdictions that reported having an official website)

Thinking about your jurisdiction's website, please indicate whether you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction does not have the resources to adequately maintain your website. (Among jurisdictions that reported having an official website)

To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently, either on its own or in collaboration with other governments or partners, electronically enables online payment for taxes, services, fees, fines, etc.

To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently, either on its own or in collaboration with other governments or partners, electronically enables online requests for services that your jurisdiction is responsible for delivering.

To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently, either on its own or in collaboration with other governments or partners, electronically enables citizens to email local officials directly.

To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently, either on its own or in collaboration with other governments or partners, electronically enables citizens to participate in a poll or survey.

To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently, either on its own or in collaboration with other governments or partners, electronically enables citizens to post comments online.

To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently, either on its own or in collaboration with other governments or partners, electronically streams/posts video of jurisdiction hearings or meetings.

To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently, either on its own or in collaboration with other governments or partners, electronically posts meeting agendas online.

To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently, either on its own or in collaboration with other governments or partners, electronically posts meeting minutes and decisions online.

Has your jurisdiction's use of technology for citizen engagement been discouraged by lack of "high speed" Internet connections in the community?

Has your jurisdiction's use of technology for citizen engagement been discouraged by lack of funding?

Has your jurisdiction's use of technology for citizen engagement been discouraged by lack of technical expertise among jurisdiction personnel?

Has your jurisdiction's use of technology for citizen engagement been discouraged by lack of technical skills among your citizens?

Has your jurisdiction's use of technology for citizen engagement been discouraged by no particular leaders among jurisdiction personnel pushing for adoption?