Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

Should individual citizens have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to protect the Great Lakes?

Q23b. What overall impact do you believe the Right-To-Work laws and associated court cases have had on the ability of your community to attract and/or retain businesses?

In general, to what extent do you believe regulations on runoff from stormwater sewers and streets should be strengthened or eased?

Q11g. Is other procurement issues (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? (Among jurisdictions which are supporting or planning to support any projects using ARPA funds)

In general, to what extent do you believe regulations on runoff from farms and the agricultural sector should be strengthened or eased?

Thinking beyond your own jurisdiction, in general, to what extent do you oppose or support increasing the use of offshore wind power in the Great Lakes to address energy supply issues in Michigan?

Q11h. Is ability to spend funds within required deadlines (if applicable) a problem your jurisdiction is facing regarding the management and/or allocation of any ARPA funds? (Among jurisdictions which are supporting or planning to support any projects using ARPA funds)

Thinking beyond your own jurisdiction, in general, to what extent do you oppose or support mandating expanded use of renewable energy through state law to address energy supply issues in Michigan?

Whether or not your community currently has any fracking operations, to what degree would you say federal or state regulations have been encouraging or discouraging the use of fracking within your jurisdiction?

Thinking beyond your own jurisdiction, in general, to what extent do you oppose or support increasing the use of solar power to address energy supply issues in Michigan?

When it comes to energy supply, to the best of your knowledge, would you say energy independence is a priority for your jurisdiction’s residents?

Q11i. Is uncertainty about future funding availability a problem your jurisdiction is facing regarding the management and/or allocation of any ARPA funds? (Among jurisdictions which are supporting or planning to support any projects using ARPA funds)

When it comes to energy supply, to the best of your knowledge, would you say reliable energy is a priority for your jurisdiction’s residents?

Now, as far as you know, has sufficient in-house expertise or resources played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations?

In general, to what extent do you believe regulations on waste water systems' overflow release should be strengthened or eased?

When it comes to energy supply, to the best of your knowledge, would you say clean energy is a priority for your jurisdiction’s residents?

In general, to what extent do you believe regulations on septic system inspections and maintenance should be strengthened or eased?

To what extent would you trust regional planning organizations such as SEMCOG, NEMCOG, etc. to provide information on local energy programs or policies?

Whether or not your community currently has any fracking operations, to what degree would you say local property tax revenue has been encouraging or discouraging the use of fracking within your jurisdiction?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's policies and operation do not impact the health of the Great Lakes?

To what extent would you trust private energy contractors or consultants to provide information on local energy programs or policies?

Should federal governments (the United States and Canada) have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to protect the Great Lakes?

Some local governments adopt formal policies regarding financial planning and management, while others take a more informal approach. Below is a list of recommendations from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Thinking across your jurisdiction's various types of funds, generally speaking, please identify which of the following descriptions most closely represents your government's current policies or practices, if any, for debt level and capacity (policy(s) on the maximum amount of debt and debt service that should be outstanding at any time (beyond state requirements)).

Should state governments (Michigan, other states, and Canadian provinces) have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to protect the Great Lakes?

Now, as far as you know, have labor contracts in your jurisdiction played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations?

Should local governments have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to protect the Great Lakes?

To what extent would you trust Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to provide information on local energy programs or policies?

Do you believe deteriorating infrastructure is an obstacle to entrepreneurship in your community?

Some local governments adopt formal policies regarding financial planning and management, while others take a more informal approach. Below is a list of recommendations from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).

Whether or not your community currently has any fracking operations, to what degree would you say revenue for land-owners has been encouraging or discouraging the use of fracking within your jurisdiction?