Spring 2022

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) b. Jurisdiction clerk, election staff, and other election workers

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) a. Members of your jurisdiction's Board or Council

Over the last few years, have you personally experienced any of the following as a part of your role in local government?

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) e. None of the above

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)

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) c. Threats

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) b. In-person harassment

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?

In your opinion, how important do you think grouping together Communities of Interest (e.g., groups that share cultural, economic, historic bonds, etc.) should be for creating electoral district maps?

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

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) h. Other

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?

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?

Is navigating state and federal bureaucracies (e.g., identifying eligible projects, understanding filing requirements and reporting, etc.) a problem your jurisdiction is facing regarding the management and/or allocation of any ARPA funds?

Is community engagement in determining spending priorities a problem your jurisdiction is facing regarding the management and/or allocation of any ARPA funds?

Is Board/Council consensus on spending priorities a problem your jurisdiction is facing regarding the management and/or allocation of any ARPA funds?

Is working with regional partners (if applicable) a problem your jurisdiction is facing regarding the management and/or allocation of any ARPA funds?

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?

Is uncertainty about future funding availability a problem your jurisdiction is facing regarding the management and/or allocation of any ARPA funds?

Is procurement (e.g., lack of available contractors, supply chain challenges, etc.) a problem your jurisdiction is facing regarding the management and/or allocation of any ARPA funds?

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

Overall, do you think this new federal funding will help improve infrastructure in your community?

Overall, do you think this new federal funding will help improve overall quality of life in your community?

Does your jurisdiction have any paid employees other than elected officials? If so, which of the following type(s)? (check all that apply) a. None, we have no paid employees besides elected officials. 

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

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

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

Does your jurisdiction have any paid employees other than elected officials? If so, which of the following type(s)? (check all that apply) e. Temporary/Irregular

Overall, do you consider your jurisdiction's pay rate(s) for new hires to be too high, about right, or too low?

Overall, do you consider your jurisdiction's pay rate(s) for current employees to be too high, about right, or too low?