Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

Although conditions in individual jurisdictions will vary, in your opinion, what priority should ultimately be given to cuts to, or privatization of, some public services to reduce costs in the course of bankruptcy?

Thinking about potential development of local recycling efforts, do you think the majority of your jurisdiction’s Board or Council would support or oppose paying higher taxes or fees for recycling services in the community? (among jurisdictions that report no recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

Thinking about the primary service provider, which of the following options best describes how curbside waste collection for residents is currently provided in your county? (among counties that report curbside waste collection for residents is available in the county, and any recycling services are available in the county)

Although conditions in individual jurisdictions will vary, in your opinion, what priority should ultimately be given to increasing service sharing with other governments to reduce costs in the course of bankruptcy?

What overall impact, if any, do you think Detroit's bankruptcy filing has had or will have on the confidence of Michigan citizens in the state's future?

If technical assistance (e.g., customized advising on funding, partnerships, contracts, etc.) was available, would your jurisdiction’s government be more likely to expand or improve recycling services, or would it not make a difference? (among jurisdictions that report any recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

If additional local and/or regional partnerships were available, would your jurisdiction’s government be more likely to expand or improve recycling services, or would it not make a difference? (among jurisdictions that report any recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

If additional funding were available, would your jurisdiction’s government be more likely to expand or improve recycling services, or would it not make a difference? (among jurisdictions that report any recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

Whether or not your jurisdiction is currently engaged in recycling efforts, would articles in professional magazines and websites likely be influential in your decision making? (if a source is not available to your jurisdiction, please select “not influential at all”)

Based on what you know now, in general, to what extent do you agree or disagree that the federal government should provide new financial assistance to help Detroit?

Whether or not your jurisdiction is currently engaged in recycling efforts, would resident commissions or advisory boards likely be influential in your decision making? (if a source is not available to your jurisdiction, please select “not influential at all”)

Whether or not your jurisdiction is currently engaged in recycling efforts, would examples from other municipalities likely be influential in your decision making? (if a source is not available to your jurisdiction, please select “not influential at all”)

Based on what you know now, in general, to what extent do you agree or disagree that Detroit's fiscal health is important to Michigan's overall fiscal health?

Whether or not your jurisdiction is currently engaged in recycling efforts, would national or state organizations supporting local governments (e.g., ICMA, MML/MTA/MAC, MSU Extension office) likely be influential in your decision making? (if a source is not available to your jurisdiction, please select “not influential at all”)

What overall impact, if any, do you think Detroit's bankruptcy filing has had or will have on Michigan's reputation?

Whether or not your jurisdiction is currently engaged in recycling efforts, would private-sector recycling providers or groups likely be influential in your decision making? (if a source is not available to your jurisdiction, please select “not influential at all”)

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)
g. Tourism, travel, and hospitality industries 

Whether or not your jurisdiction is currently engaged in recycling efforts, would local, regional, or national environmental groups (e.g., local non-profits, the Michigan Recycling Coalition, etc.) likely be influential in your decision making? (if a source is not available to your jurisdiction, please select “not influential at all”)

Whether or not your jurisdiction is currently engaged in recycling efforts, would state government agencies likely be influential in your decision making? (if a source is not available to your jurisdiction, please select “not influential at all”)

Whether or not your jurisdiction is currently engaged in recycling efforts, would federal government agencies likely be influential in your decision making? (if a source is not available to your jurisdiction, please select “not influential at all”)

What overall impact, if any, do you think Detroit's bankruptcy filing has had or will have on Michigan's ability to attract tourism and conventions?

Overall, how satisfied would you say you personally as a local official are with your jurisdiction’s current approach—or lack thereof—to recycling?

Overall, how satisfied would you say the majority of your jurisdiction’s Board or Council are with your jurisdiction’s current approach—or lack thereof—to recycling?

What overall impact, if any, do you think Detroit's bankruptcy filing has had or will have on the ability of Michigan's local governments to attract and retain talented public employees?

Overall, how satisfied would you say themajority of businesses in your jurisdiction are with your jurisdiction’s current approach—or lack thereof—to recycling?

Overall, how satisfied would you say the majority of your jurisdiction’s residents are with your jurisdiction’s current approach—or lack thereof—to recycling?

What overall impact, if any, do you think Detroit's bankruptcy filing has had or will have on local government home rule and discretion under Michigan state law?

What overall impact, if any, do you think Detroit's bankruptcy filing has had or will have on Michigan local governments' cost of borrowing through issuing debt in the near term?

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding funding for economic development programs?

Please indicate how much confidence, if any, you have in K-12 public schools.