Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

Thinking about potential development of local recycling efforts, do you think the majority of your jurisdiction’s residents would support or oppose paying higher taxes or fees for recycling services in the community? (among jurisdictions that report no recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

If state-funded outreach and educational efforts aimed at residents and/or businesses were available, would your jurisdiction’s government be more likely to introduce recycling services, or would it not make a difference? (among jurisdictions that report no recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

To what extent do you personally support or oppose the current Right-To-Work law regarding public sector unions exempting police and fire unions?

If higher revenues from the sale of recycled materials were available, would your jurisdiction’s government be more likely to introduce recycling services, or would it not make a difference? (among jurisdictions that report no recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

What overall impact, if any, do you believe the Right-To-Work laws will have over time on Michigan's economy?

If technical assistance (e.g., customized advising on funding, partnerships, contracts, etc.) were available, would your jurisdiction’s government be more likely to introduce recycling services, or would it not make a difference? (among jurisdictions that report no recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

What overall impact, if any, do you believe the Right-To-Work laws will have over time on the fiscal health of your local government?

If additional local and/or regional partnerships were available, would your jurisdiction’s government be more likely to introduce recycling services, or would it not make a difference? (among jurisdictions that report no recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

If additional funding were available, would your jurisdiction’s government be more likely to introduce recycling services, or would it not make a difference? (among jurisdictions that report no recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

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

Overall, do you believe the size of the workforce in the local police agencies working in your jurisdiction is sufficient to deliver the needed law enforcement services (if applicable)?

To the best of your knowledge, how much of a problem, if at all, is retaining current officers for the primary law enforcement agency serving your jurisdiction?  (among jurisdictions which report providing law enforcement services directly or indirectly)

Thinking about the primary service provider, which of the following options best describes how access to a drop-off waste collection facility is currently provided in your county? (among counties that report access to a drop-off waste collection facility is available in the county, and any recycling services are available in the county)

To the best of your knowledge, how much of a problem, if at all, is recruiting qualified officers for the primary law enforcement agency serving your jurisdiction? (among jurisdictions which report providing law enforcement services directly or indirectly)

Thinking about the primary service provider, which of the following options best describes how on-site waste collection for local businesses is currently provided in your county? (among counties that report on-site waste collection for local businesses is available in the county, and any recycling services are available in the county)

In your opinion, overall, have the union(s) that represent your employees been an asset, a liability, or neither, to your jurisdiction's overall performance in the last 12 months?

Overall, do you believe the size of the workforce in the County Prosecutor's Office working in your jurisdiction is sufficient to deliver the needed law enforcement services? (among counties)

Thinking about the last 12 months, how would you describe, overall, the relationship between your jurisdiction's employee union(s) and your jurisdiction's administration?

Thinking about potential development of local recycling efforts, do you think you personally as a local official would support or oppose paying higher taxes or fees for recycling services in the community? (among jurisdictions that report no recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

How familiar are you with Michigan's Right-To-Work Legislation (P.A. 348 and 349 of 2012)?

Overall, how satisfied would you say themajority of businesses in your jurisdiction are with your jurisdiction’s current approach—or lack thereof—to recycling?

Thinking about potential development of local recycling efforts, do you think the majority of your jurisdiction’s Board or Council would support or oppose paying higher taxes or fees for recycling services in the community? (among jurisdictions that report no recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

There can be many complex intergovernmental arrangements for law enforcement services. Which of the following best describes your jurisdiction’s primary service delivery arrangement, if any, for law enforcement? (Among township, city, and village officials)

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

Overall, do you believe the size of the workforce in the County Sheriff's Office  working in your jurisdiction is sufficient to deliver the needed law enforcement services?

Thinking about potential development of local recycling efforts, do you think the majority of businesses in your jurisdiction would support or oppose paying higher taxes or fees for recycling services in the community? (among jurisdictions that report no recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

Now, how satisfied do you think the majority of your residents are with the County Prosecutor's Office working in your jurisdiction?

To what extent would you say the majority of your jurisdiction's Council/Board 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 County Prosecutor's Office  working in your jurisdiction?

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