Spring 2020

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

In your opinion, how effective or ineffective has the coordination on COVID-19 been so far between your jurisdiction and other units of the county government (e.g., sheriff, county human services)?

Thinking about your jurisdiction’s fiscal needs, overall, do you consider your jurisdiction’s unreserved/unassigned general fund balance to be too high, about right, or too low?

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?

Still thinking ahead to the November 2020 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect election equipment failures/malfunctions will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Still thinking ahead to the November 2020 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect long wait times for any voters will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Still thinking ahead to the November 2020 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect the cost of election administration on your jurisdiction's budget will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Now looking ahead to the November 2020 general election, do you expect no-excuse absentee voting will or will not be a problem with election administration in 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? 

Now looking ahead to the November 2020 general election, do you expect voter registration up to 15 days before an election via mail-in, online, and at a Secretary of State's office will or will not be a problem with election administration 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 no excuse absentee voting had a positive or negative impact on your jurisdiction's administration of the elections since then?

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? 

In November 2018, Michigan voters approved the "Voting Policies in State Constitution Initiative" (Proposal 3). To the best of your knowledge, has voter registration up to 15 days before an election via mail-in, online, and at a Secretary of State's office had a positive or negative impact on your jurisdiction's administration of the elections since then?

How confident are you in your rating regarding your jurisdiction's expected fiscal stress five years from now? 

How confident are you in your rating regarding your jurisdiction’s fiscal stress today?

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?

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?

In your opinion, is your jurisdiction’s cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all?

Still thinking ahead to the November 2020 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect reliable internet connectivity for communication with the Secretary of State/Bureau of Elections will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

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?

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

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding the jurisdiction's number of employees?

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding the number and/or scope of interlocal agreements or other service-sharing plans with other governments?

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

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

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

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

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

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding reliance on general fund balance?

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding charges for fees, licenses, etc.?