Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

Again, thinking overall about topics related to energy, to what extent would you say your jurisdiction has considered various plans / policies regarding energy issues?

Wind turbines 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 wind turbines.

Q19a. What type of public sector labor unions does your jurisdiction currently have? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdiction which report having employees in public sector labor unions) a. Police

Wind turbines are sometimes regulated in terms of their location, height, setbacks, and so on. Please indicate whether you think local governments should have a great deal of authority, some authority, or no authority for such decisions regarding wind turbines.

Thinking overall about topics related to energy, how relevant would you say reducing your jurisdiction government’s use of fossil fuels (e.g., increasing energy efficiency in facilities, updating vehicle fleet, etc.) has been or currently is for your jurisdiction’s government?

Q19b. What type of public sector labor unions does your jurisdiction currently have? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdiction which report having employees in public sector labor unions) b. Fire

Wind turbines are sometimes regulated in terms of their location, height, setbacks, and so on. Please indicate whether you think land-owners should have a great deal of authority, some authority, or no authority for such decisions regarding wind turbines.

Thinking overall about topics related to energy, how relevant would you say improving energy efficiency for local businesses (including agriculture) or residents has been or currently is for your jurisdiction’s government?

As far as you know, is there any history of oil or gas extractions using traditional methods within your jurisdiction?

Which of the following changes to current state policy, if any, would help your jurisdiction meet its energy goals? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions which have or are considering renewable energy goals or requirements) g. Other

How familiar would you say you are with hydraulic fracturing?

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 long-range planning for operating budgets (policy(s) to assess long-term financial implications of operating budgets).

Thinking overall about topics related to energy, how relevant would you say siting energy infrastructure on public property in your jurisdiction has been or currently is for your jurisdiction’s government?

As far as you know, are there currently any hydraulic fracturing operations used for extracting natural gas and/or efforts to add or expand such fracking operations within your jurisdiction?

Q19c. What type of public sector labor unions does your jurisdiction currently have? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdiction which report having employees in public sector labor unions) c. Department of Public Works (DPW)

As far as you know, are there currently any hydraulic fracturing operations used for extracting natural gas and/or efforts to add or expand such fracking operations in neighboring jurisdictions that may impact your jurisdiction?

Thinking overall about topics related to energy, how relevant would you say regulating placement of energy infrastructure (e.g., solar panels, wind turbines, battery storage, etc.) on private property in your community has been or currently is for your jurisdiction’s government?

As far as you know, in the last few years have there been any proposals that did not move forward regarding fracking operations within your jurisdiction (or in neighboring jurisdictions that may have impacted your jurisdiction)?

As far as you know, are there currently any small, individual-use wind turbines and/or efforts to add or expand these kinds of turbines within your jurisdiction?

Q14d. Would you say your jurisdiction has too much, too little, or the right amount of mid-range housing options?

Would you say costs associated with developing energy policies are a barrier to your jurisdiction developing specific energy policies? (among jurisdictions that have not at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

Q14e. Would you say your jurisdiction has too much, too little, or the right amount of high-end housing options?

Would you say lack of interest among local officials is a barrier to your jurisdiction developing specific energy policies? (among jurisdictions that have not at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

Q23a. What overall impact do you believe the Right-To-Work laws and associated court cases have had on Michigan’s economy?

Would you say lack of interest among residents is a barrier to your jurisdiction developing specific energy policies? (among jurisdictions that have not at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

Whether or not your community currently has any fracking operations, to what degree would you say community organizations active on fracking issues have been encouraging or discouraging the use of fracking within your jurisdiction?

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose increasing the cost of water for households and businesses to encourage consumers to use less water?

Is your jurisdiction currently pursuing state or federal funding for any local energy projects? (Among jurisdictions that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

Would you say lack of expertise to develop energy policies is a barrier to your jurisdiction developing specific energy policies? (among jurisdictions that have not at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)