The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction?

Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in performance overall?

Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of the County Clerk’s office to administer an accurate recount, if needed?

Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of your jurisdiction to administer an accurate election?

Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say continuing election-related education for clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction?

Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say initial election-related training for new clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction?

Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say poll worker training by the County is for your jurisdiction?

To what extent, if any, would you say poll worker errors in following election procedures have or have not recently been problems with election administration in your jurisdiction?