Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

Now, as far as you know, has a lack of in-house ability to oversee contracts played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations?

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

Q15a. Thinking about the overall housing supply in your jurisdiction, to what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction has housing stock that is out-of-date?

As far as you know, are there currently any larger, utility-scale wind turbines and/or efforts to add or expand these kinds of turbines in neighboring jurisdictions that may impact your jurisdiction?

Q15b. Thinking about the overall housing supply in your jurisdiction, to what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction has housing stock that suffers from blight?

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

Q15c. Thinking about the overall housing supply in your jurisdiction, to what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction has policies or zoning requirements that are hindering new construction or renovation?

Q15d. Thinking about the overall housing supply in your jurisdiction, to what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction has sufficient affordable housing to meet demand?

Thinking about any discussions about renewable energy zoning in your jurisdiction, how would you describe the tone of those discussions between elected officials and residents? (Among jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues and are responsible for their own planning and/or zoning)

To what extent do you think the State of Michigan’s Energy Codes should be strengthened, eased, or remain unchanged?

In general, to what extent do you believe regulations to limit water diversion from the Great Lakes should be strengthened or eased?

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

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose increasing efforts to improve Great Lakes water quality, even if it requires higher taxes?

Whether or not your community currently has any fracking operations, to what degree would you say business proposals to establish hydraulic fracturing operations have been encouraging or discouraging the use of fracking within your jurisdiction?

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose phasing out coal-fired power plants to reduce mercury emissions in the Great Lakes region, even if the cost of electricity increases?

When it comes to setting energy codes for buildings, how do you think authority should be divided between the local and state levels of government?

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose preventing new construction on wetlands, even if it limits economic development?

How confident are you that your jurisdiction can successfully apply for future grants or funding?

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose reducing the rate at which farmland or other natural areas are being paved over, even if it limits economic development?

Thinking about any discussions about renewable energy zoning in your jurisdiction, how would you describe the tone of those discussions among elected officials themselves? (Among jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues and are responsible for their own planning and/or zoning)

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose increasing coordination among regional states on Great Lakes management, even if it requires giving up some of Michigan's decision-making power?

How confident are you that your jurisdiction can meet requirements for reporting and auditing grant spending?

To the best of your knowledge, do you agree or disagree that building inspectors who operate in your jurisdiction struggle to enforce the current energy codes set by the State of Michigan?

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose increasing coordination and role among local governments on Great Lakes management, even if it requires giving up some of your jurisdiction's decision-making power?

Q14a. Would you say your jurisdiction has too much, too little, or the right amount of single-family housing?

If more resources (e.g., funding, technical assistance, workshops, etc.) were readily available to your jurisdiction, do you think that would make a difference in your consideration or adoption of local policies regarding energy? (Among jurisdictions that have not at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

Q14b. Would you say your jurisdiction has too much, too little, or the right amount of multi-family housing?

Would you say other priorities being more important at this time is a barrier to your jurisdiction developing specific energy policies? (Among jurisdictions which have not at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

Q14c. Would you say your jurisdiction has too much, too little, or the right amount of entry-level housing options?

Some people think that certain policy issues should be managed at the state level rather than the local level. Others think local home rule is more important. When it comes to zoning for renewable energy projects, how do you think authority should be divided between the local and state levels of government for whether or not to have any renewable energy projects in a community? (Among jurisdictions that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)