Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say the action(s) your jurisdiction has taken so far to support local businesses in response to COVID-19 have been? (Among jurisdictions that report taking at least one action to support local businesses in response to COVID-19)

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

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.)

Now, thinking about COVID-19 vaccines, how confident are you that the currently available COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective?

Now, thinking about COVID-19 vaccines, how confident are you that the currently available COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed in a fair way?

Some Michigan local governments have developed and/or adopted policies or practices regarding vaccinations for their jurisdiction’s employees if they have any. Other local governments have not. Has your jurisdiction developed or adopted any such policies or practices?

Has your jurisdiction taken any actions regarding the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines for your wider community, either on its own or in coordination with other units?

While circumstances can change rapidly, based on what you know today, how much longer do you think any significant negative impacts from COVID-19 will last on public health in your community?

While circumstances can change rapidly, based on what you know today, how much longer do you think any significant negative impacts from COVID-19 will last on economic conditions in your community (business closings, unemployment, 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) h. Revenue loss replacement

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) g. Public health (e.g., mental health programs, COVID-19 mitigation and containment, etc.)

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding human services spending?

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) e. Public safety

Does your jurisdiction have an official website and/or Facebook page? (check all that apply)

a. Yes - our own formal website

Does your jurisdiction have an official website and/or Facebook page? (check all that apply)

b. Yes - a section on some other organization’s site (e.g., a contact page on your county’s site)

Does your jurisdiction have an official website and/or Facebook page? (check all that apply)

c. Yes - an official Facebook or other social media page(s) managed by the jurisdiction

Does your jurisdiction have an official website and/or Facebook page? (check all that apply)

d. No, none

Does your jurisdiction have an official website and/or Facebook page? (check all that apply)

e. Don’t know

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) d. Broadband

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) c. Roads and other transportation infrastructure

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) b. Other capital improvements (e.g., public buildings, parks, 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) a. Water and sewer infrastructure (e.g., lead line replacement, system maintenance, etc.)

Some local jurisdictions use online technology (e.g., websites, mobile apps, social media, etc.) for a variety of operations and services. Others do not use much online technology at all. To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently does any of the following. (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have an official website, section on some other organization’s site, or official Facebook or other social media page)

a. Provide local government meeting information online (public notices, agendas, minutes, etc.)

How would you rate the way the U.S. Congress in Washington is performing its job?

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?

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?

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?

How would you rate the way Gretchen Whitmer is performing her job as Michigan’s governor?

Has there been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year in infrastructure needs?

Has there been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year in public safety needs?