Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

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) m. None, our jurisdiction did not apply for or accept ARPA funding.

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

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

Has there been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year in the number of employees that work for your jurisdiction?

Has there been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year in the pay rates for your jurisdiction's employee wages and salaries?

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

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) o. Other

Thinking about the primary service provider, which of the following options best describes how household hazardous waste collection opportunities are currently provided in your jurisdiction? (among townships, cities, and villages that report household hazardous waste collection opportunities are available in the jurisdiction)

Has there been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year in the cost of government employee pensions for your jurisdiction?

Has there been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year in the cost of current government employee health benefits for your jurisdiction?

Has there been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year in the cost of retired government employee health benefits for your jurisdiction?

Whether or not your jurisdiction is currently engaged in privatization efforts, in your view, how do the following people and groups in your jurisdiction feel about your government's current overall level of privatization of services and operations, or lack thereof? Do you personally think there is currently too much, the right amount, or not enough privatization by your government?

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

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) c. Additional bond financing for ongoing support after federal funds are spent

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

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) d. A district created for ongoing funding support after federal funds are spent

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

How much of the time do you think you can trust the state government in Lansing to do what is right?

How much of the time do you think you can trust other local governments to do what is right?

For each level of government, please indicate whether you think it should have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to address climate change. Local governments

Thinking about the Great Lakes overall, would you rate their current condition as excellent, good, fair, poor, or very poor?

How would you rate the way the Michigan Legislature is performing its job?

For each level of government, please indicate whether you think it should have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to address climate change. State government

How would you rate the way Rick Snyder is performing his job as Michigan's governor?

For each level of government, please indicate whether you think it should have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to address climate change. Federal government

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?

In your view, is climate change a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not a problem at all?

How much of the time do you think you can trust the federal government in Washington to do what is right?

To what extent would you trust people who live near existing energy projects to provide information on local energy programs or policies?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that the Great Lakes have a significant impact on your jurisdiction?