Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

To what extent would you trust local government state associations such as MTA, MML, MAC, etc. to provide information on local energy programs or policies?

To what extent would you trust the electric utility that serves your jurisdiction to provide information on local energy programs or policies?

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 general fund balances (policy(s) that specify the level of unrestricted fund balance that should be maintained in the general fund).

Thinking beyond your own jurisdiction, in general, to what extent do you oppose or support mandating energy efficiency/conservation measures through state law to address energy supply issues in Michigan?

Should your jurisdiction's government have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to protect the Great Lakes?

Q11e. Is community engagement in determining spending priorities 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)

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 unpredictable revenues (policy(s) on the use of unpredictable revenues (e.g., interest income, legal settlements, etc.).

Which of the following types of projects or priorities, if any, is your jurisdiction supporting or planning to support with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds? (check all that apply) k. Families and household assistance (e.g., childcare, rent or utility assistance, etc.)

Regardless of whether you have any placemaking efforts underway, in your opinion, how effective or ineffective for economic development purposes in your jurisdiction are anchor businesses located along corridors, nodes, or in center districts?

Which of the following factors, if any, would likely pose challenges to adding new publicly-accessible EV charging stations in your jurisdiction? (among jurisdictions which have at least considered energy policies) (check all that apply)

j. Other

Regardless of whether you have any placemaking efforts underway, in your opinion, how effective or ineffective for economic development purposes in your jurisdiction is public transit accessibility?

Which of the following types of projects or priorities, if any, is your jurisdiction supporting or planning to support with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds? (check all that apply) i. Local government administration (e.g., rehiring government staff, "hero" pay, etc.)

Regardless of whether you have any placemaking efforts underway, in your opinion, how effective or ineffective for economic development purposes in your jurisdiction is assistance for entrepreneurs and/or small businesses?

Hydraulic fracturing operations are sometimes regulated in terms of their location, height, setbacks, and so on. Please indicate whether you think state governments should have a great deal of authority, some authority, or no authority for such decisions regarding fracking.

Which of the following types of projects or priorities, if any, is your jurisdiction supporting or planning to support with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds? (check all that apply) j. Tourism, travel, and hospitality industries

Regardless of whether you have any placemaking efforts underway, in your opinion, how effective or ineffective for economic development purposes in your jurisdiction are arts and cultural amenities or events?

Now thinking specifically about electric vehicles (EVs), to the best of your knowledge, are there any publicly-accessible EV charging stations in your jurisdiction? (Among jurisdictions which have not at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

Regardless of whether you have any placemaking efforts underway, in your opinion, how effective or ineffective for economic development purposes in your jurisdiction is environmentally-friendly construction?

Which of the following types of projects or priorities, if any, is your jurisdiction supporting or planning to support with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds? (check all that apply) h. Revenue loss replacement

Hydraulic fracturing operations are sometimes regulated in terms of their location, height, setbacks, and so on. Please indicate whether you think the federal government should have a great deal of authority, some authority, or no authority for such decisions regarding fracking.

Regardless of whether you have any placemaking efforts underway, in your opinion, how effective or ineffective for economic development purposes in your jurisdiction are green/open spaces, trails, and bike paths?

Which of the following types of projects or priorities, if any, is your jurisdiction supporting or planning to support with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds? (check all that apply) l. Veterans support

Regardless of whether you have any placemaking efforts underway, in your opinion, how effective or ineffective for economic development purposes in your jurisdiction is being bicycle-friendly/walkability (complete streets)?

Now, as far as you know, has the influence of your jurisdiction's elected officials played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations?

Regardless of whether you have any placemaking efforts underway, in your opinion, how effective or ineffective for economic development purposes in your jurisdiction are local food opportunities?

Which of the following types of projects or priorities, if any, is your jurisdiction supporting or planning to support with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds? (check all that apply) m. Small business assistance

Regardless of whether you have any placemaking efforts underway, in your opinion, how effective or ineffective for economic development purposes in your jurisdiction are form-based codes?

Whether or not your jurisdiction currently has publicly-accessible EV charging stations, in your opinion, would you say your community has too many, too few, or about the right amount? (Among jurisdictions which have not at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

Regardless of whether you have any placemaking efforts underway, in your opinion, how effective or ineffective is placemaking, or could it be, as an economic development strategy for your jurisdiction?

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Human Services is performing its job overall?