Spring 2022

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

Do you feel things in your jurisdiction are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten off on the wrong track?

Is your local government currently considering or using any of the following strategies related to planning or implementing projects with ARPA funds? (check all that apply) (among jurisdiction which are planning to support any projects using ARPA funds) g. Don't know

As far as you know, would you say harassment, threats, or violence have had a negative impact on any of the following? (check all that apply) a. Ability of jurisdiction personnel to do their jobs well. 

Thinking generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse between elected officials and residents within your jurisdiction?

Is availability of local matching funds for grants (if applicable) a problem your jurisdiction is facing regarding the management and/or allocation of any ARPA funds?

Over the last few years, have you personally experienced any of the following as a part of your role in local government? (check all that apply) d. Violent actions (e.g., destruction of property, physical or armed assault)

Has there been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year in revenue from property taxes for your jurisdiction?

Does your jurisdiction have any paid employees other than elected officials? If so, which of the following type(s)? (check all that apply) c. Part-time

How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the final maps adopted by the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission for State House districts?

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

Overall, do you consider your jurisdiction's fringe benefits package(s) — or lack thereof — for current employees to be too generous, about right, or not generous enough?

In your opinion, how would you rate the performance of the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission on drawing districts that protect Communities of Interest (e.g., groups that share cultural, economic, historic bonds, etc.) in 2020-21?

Urban/Rural Self Identification

In your opinion, how much of a problem, if at all, are issues related to remote work, telework, flexible schedules, etc. for your jurisdiction's government?

Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of other jurisdictions in Michigan to administer an accurate election?

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

Overall, would you say the government's workforce is reflective of the community's population in terms of gender composition?

Which of the following types of projects or priorities, if any, is your jurisdiction currently planning to support with American Rescue Plan Act funds?(check all that apply) (among jurisdictions that are not completely unfamiliar with the American Rescue Plan Act)
f. Local government administration (e.g. rehiring government staff, etc.).

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?

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect poll worker errors in following election procedures will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Which of the following types of projects or priorities, if any, is your jurisdiction currently planning to support with American Rescue Plan Act funds? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions that are not completely unfamiliar with the American Rescue Plan Act) n. Don't know

Is your local government currently considering or using any of the following strategies related to planning or implementing projects with ARPA funds? (check all that apply) (among jurisdiction which are planning to support any projects using ARPA funds) b. Public-private partnerships

As far as you know, would you say harassment, threats, or violence have had a negative impact on any of the following? (check all that apply) f. Don't know

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

Is jurisdiction resources (e.g., not enough staff, internal expertise, etc.) a problem your jurisdiction is facing regarding the management and/or allocation of any ARPA funds?

As far as you know, have other local officials or jurisdiction personnel experienced harassment, threats, or violence as a part of their roles in local government? (check all that apply) c. Other jurisdiction personnel

Overall, how would you rate civic relationships between elected officials and residents in your jurisdiction?

Overall, do you think this new federal funding will help improve your jurisdiction government's fiscal health?

In your opinion, how important do you think drawing districts that do not favor or disfavor any particular incumbent or candidate should be for creating electoral district maps?