Spring 2020

While circumstances can change rapidly, based on what you know today, how much longer do you think any significant negative impacts from COVID-19 will last on economic conditions in your community (business closings, unemployment, etc.)?

What additional resources does your jurisdiction currently need, if any, to help improve its election security? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions which are not very confident in all aspects of election security)

Would you say that your unit of government is less able or better able to meet its financial needs in this fiscal year compared to the last fiscal year?

Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of your jurisdiction to report election results to the County Clerk’s office on election night?

Has there been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year in the general government operations needs for your jurisdiction?

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction doing any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply)

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding the amount of services provided?

How would you rate the way Gretchen Whitmer is performing her job as Michigan’s governor?

Approximately what was your jurisdiction’s unreserved/unassigned general fund balance as a percentage of general fund expenditures at the end of its last fiscal year?

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?

In November 2018, Michigan voters approved the "Voting Policies in State Constitution Initiative" (Proposal 3). To the best of your knowledge, has in-person, same-day voter registration up to and including election day at your local clerk's office had a positive or negative impact on your jurisdiction's administration of the elections since then? 

Thinking about the potential effects of COVID-19 in your community and in Michigan overall, please identify the impacts so far (or those you expect to hit soon) on the continuity of your jurisdiction’s public services.  

Still thinking ahead to the November 2020 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect inaccurate voter registration lists will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

In your opinion, how effective or ineffective has the coordination on COVID-19 been so far between your jurisdiction and other local governments?

Now, thinking specifically about election security for the upcoming November 2020 general election, how confident are you that voter rolls in your jurisdiction will not be compromised (i.e., altered, hacked, made inaccessible, etc.)?

Now, thinking specifically about election security for the upcoming November 2020 general election, how confident are you that your jurisdiction officials would know after the election whether their local election has been compromised (including voting machines/technology, rolls, or tallies)?

Thinking about the resources necessary for your jurisdiction to address the COVID-19 crisis, in your experience so far, do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's local government is getting the public health resources it needs from the state government?

What additional resources does your jurisdiction currently need, if any, to help improve its election security? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions which are not very confident in all aspects of election security)

Has there been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year in revenue from fees for services, licenses, transfers, etc. for your jurisdiction?

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction doing any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply)

Has there been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year in the human service needs for your jurisdiction?

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding public safety spending?

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction doing any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply)

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding amount of debt?

How would you rate the way the U.S. Congress in Washington is performing its job?

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?

Finally, we are interested in learning more about policy issues according to whether communities are rural, urban, or somewhere in between. How would you characterize your jurisdiction?

Now looking ahead to the November 2020 general election, do you expect in-person, same-day voter registration up to and including election day at your local clerk's office will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction? 

Thinking about the potential effects of COVID-19 in your community and in Michigan overall, please identify the overall impact on Michigan so far (or those you expect to hit soon).

Still thinking ahead to the November 2020 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect recruiting poll workers and other election staff with necessary skills (e.g., computer skills) will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?