Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

Does your jurisdiction offer any kind of retirement health care or other post-employment benefit plans (sometimes referred to as "OPEB") to retired employees?

Does your jurisdiction offer any kind of retirement health care or other post-employment benefit plans (sometimes referred to as "OPEB") to current elected officials?

Does your jurisdiction offer any kind of retirement health care or other post-employment benefit plans (sometimes referred to as "OPEB") to former elected officials?

Has there been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year in the amount of federal aid to your jurisdiction?

Does your jurisdiction have unfunded fiscal obligations as a result of providing retirement health care or other post-employment benefits? (Among those jurisdictions reporting offering health care or other retirement benefits)

In your opinion, are your jurisdiction's unfunded retiree health care or other post-employment benefit obligations a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all for your jurisdiction's fiscal health? (Among those jurisdictions reporting having unfunded fiscal obligations as a result of offering retirement health care or other post-employment benefits)

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect inaccurate voter registration lists will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

In the current fiscal year, did your jurisdiction utilize employee furloughs?

In 2018, Michigan voters approved a Constitutional amendment that created the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission (MICRC). How familiar are you with this new approach to redistricting in the state?

Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident that your County will administer an accurate recount, if needed?

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect election administration processes after polls close (e.g., counting absentee ballots, precinct reconciliation, certifying the final tally, etc.) will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

In the current fiscal year, did your jurisdiction utilize a four-day work week?

In the current fiscal year, did your jurisdiction utilize early retirement incentives or buyouts?

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect intentional disinformation targeted at your jurisdiction's citizens about voting procedures or other election issues will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

In the current fiscal year, did your jurisdiction utilize reduced pay rates and/or benefits packages for new hires, compared to current employee compensation rates?

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect poll worker errors in following election procedures will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect recruiting enough poll workers and other election staff will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect disturbances at polling places (e.g., inappropriate campaigning, voter intimidation, etc.) will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Overall, do you believe Michigan's new approach of having districts drawn by an independent citizens' commission is a better or worse approach than having them drawn by the legislature?

In the next fiscal year, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will utilize employee furloughs?

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect election equipment failures/malfunctions will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

In the next fiscal year, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will utilize a four-day work week?

In the next fiscal year, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will utilize early retirement incentives or buyouts?

Does your jurisdiction have any particular policies or practices for recruiting or retaining a workforce reflective of your community's racial and/or ethnic composition?

In the next fiscal year, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will utilize reduced pay rates and/or benefits packages for new hires, compared to current employee compensation rates?

In your current fiscal year, did your jurisdiction completely eliminate any service(s) that is no longer provided at all?

In your current fiscal year, did your jurisdiction completely eliminate any service(s), but that are now provided by another entity?

In your current fiscal year, did your jurisdiction not completely eliminate any service(s)?

Looking forward to the next fiscal year, do you expect your jurisdiction will completely eliminate any particular service(s), and it will no longer be provided at all?

Looking forward to the next fiscal year, do you expect your jurisdiction will completely eliminate any particular service(s), but it will be provided by another entity?