Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

We’d like to ask more broadly about your opinion of the state of our democracy as a system of government. Think about things like free and fair elections, rule of law, an unbiased free press, balanced relationships between levels and branches of government, ethical and transparent governance, an informed and engaged electorate, etc.  On a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is a total breakdown of democracy and 10 is perfectly functioning democracy, how would you rate the functioning of democracy today in the State of Michigan? 

What type(s) of public sector labor unions does your jurisdiction currently have?

If additional resources were available, which of the following, if any, do you think would most help your primary law enforcement agency recruit additional personnel and/or retain current personnel? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions that report any problems with recruitment and/or retention)

What type(s) of public sector labor unions does your jurisdiction currently have?

Overall, how satisfied would you say the majority of your jurisdiction’s residents are with your jurisdiction’s current approach—or lack thereof—to recycling?

If additional resources were available, which of the following, if any, do you think would most help your primary law enforcement agency recruit additional personnel and/or retain current personnel? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions that report any problems with recruitment and/or retention)

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

We’d like to ask more broadly about your opinion of the state of our democracy as a system of government. Think about things like free and fair elections, rule of law, an unbiased free press, balanced relationships between levels and branches of government, ethical and transparent governance, an informed and engaged electorate, etc.  On a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is a total breakdown of democracy and 10 is perfectly functioning democracy, how would you rate the functioning of democracy today in the United States?  

To what extent do you agree or disagree that new state and regional recycling efforts could boost your local economic development and job growth?

What type(s) of public sector labor unions does your jurisdiction currently have?

Thinking about the primary service provider, which of the following options best describes how curbside recycling collection for residents is currently provided in your county? (among counties that report curbside recycling collection for residents is available in the county)

To what extent do you agree or disagree that recycling programs can help address global climate change?

If additional resources were available, which of the following, if any, do you think would most help your primary law enforcement agency recruit additional personnel and/or retain current personnel? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions that report any problems with recruitment and/or retention)

To what extent do you agree or disagree that recycling programs can help protect clean water in Michigan?

We’d like to ask more broadly about your opinion of the state of our democracy as a system of government. Think about things like free and fair elections, rule of law, an unbiased free press, balanced relationships between levels and branches of government, ethical and transparent governance, an informed and engaged electorate, etc.  On a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is a total breakdown of democracy and 10 is perfectly functioning democracy, how would you rate the functioning of democracy today in your jurisdiction? 

To what extent do you agree or disagree that recycling programs can help decrease litter and pollution in your local community’s environment?

If additional resources were available, which of the following, if any, do you think would most help your primary law enforcement agency recruit additional personnel and/or retain current personnel? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions that report any problems with recruitment and/or retention)

To what extent do you agree or disagree that most materials collected in recycling programs simply end up in landfills anyway?

If additional resources were available, which of the following, if any, do you think would most help your primary law enforcement agency recruit additional personnel and/or retain current personnel? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions that report any problems with recruitment and/or retention)

To what extent do you agree or disagree that recycling is not worth the effort given the small impact it actually has?

Some Michigan jurisdictions are not interested in developing local recycling programs. Others would, except for barriers that keep them from doing so. What about your jurisdiction? Which of the following factors, if any, would you say are reasons your jurisdiction is not engaged in recycling efforts (including services by private providers)? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions that report no recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

First, please think overall about law enforcement in your jurisdiction, whether provided by your jurisdiction or by other entities. In your role as a local official, how satisfied are you with the local police  agency working in your jurisdiction (if applicable)?

As far as you know, are there any recycling services that are not currently available to residents and/or businesses in your jurisdiction that those groups would like to have access to? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions which report no recycling services are available in the jurisdiction and do not say there is a total lack of interest in recycling)

First, please think overall about law enforcement in your jurisdiction, whether provided by your jurisdiction or by other entities. In your role as a local official, how satisfied are you with the County Sheriff's Office  working in your jurisdiction?

To what extent would you say the majority of your local government's union employees either support or oppose the Right-To-Work law for public sector unions?

While many of these factors may be significant, we’re interested in the ones you believe are most important. Looking at the factors that you indicated were reasons your jurisdiction is not engaged in recycling efforts, please rank up to three in order of their significance. (among jurisdictions that report at least one factor and do not cite a total lack of interest) c. Third most significant factor

To what extent would you say you personally either support or oppose the Right-To-Work law for public sector unions

First, please think overall about law enforcement in your jurisdiction, whether provided by your jurisdiction or by other entities. In your role as a local official, how satisfied are you with the State Police working in your jurisdiction?

While many of these factors may be significant, we’re interested in the ones you believe are most important. Looking at the factors that you indicated were reasons your jurisdiction is not engaged in recycling efforts, please rank up to three in order of their significance. (among jurisdictions that report at least one factor and do not cite a total lack of interest) b. Second most significant factor

While many of these factors may be significant, we’re interested in the ones you believe are most important. Looking at the factors that you indicated were reasons your jurisdiction is not engaged in recycling efforts, please rank up to three in order of their significance. (among jurisdictions that report at least one factor and do not cite a total lack of interest) a. Most significant factor