Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

Approximately how much do the property-tax exempt organizations or parcels in your jurisdiction represent of your jurisdiction's total number of parcels? (Among jurisdictions reporting the existence of at least one property-tax exempt organization or parcel within them)

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Corrections is performing its job overall?

Which of the following types of projects or priorities, if any, is your jurisdiction supporting or planning to support with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds? (check all that apply) a. Water and sewer infrastructure (e.g., lead line replacement, system maintenance, etc.)

Thinking overall about issues around waste collection and recycling, how important, if at all, would you say waste collection is to members of your community?

Finally, one potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to change Michigan's full-time legislature to a part-time legislature. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal?

Now, as far as you know, has a local political climate emphasizing public control over service delivery played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations?

Another potential initiative on the November 2014 ballot would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the rights of citizen initiative and referendum to local ordinances such as those in your jurisdiction. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal?

One potential initiative on the statewide ballot in November 2014 would seek, in part, to amend the Michigan Constitution to extend the power of citizen referendum to bills passed by the state legislature containing appropriations. Would you say you support or oppose such a proposal?

Now, as far as you know, has the influence of citizens played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations?

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Attorney General is performing its job overall?

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the State Police is performing its job overall?

Thinking about the overall fiscal stress of your jurisdiction today and what you expect it to be down the road - including any future financial obligations it may have - on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is the best: perfect fiscal health and 10 is the worst: fiscal crisis, how would you rate your jurisdiction's overall fiscal stress as you expect it to be five years from now?

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose increasing the use of nuclear power in Michigan?

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) is performing its job overall?

Which of the following factors, if any, would likely pose challenges to adding new publicly-accessible EV charging stations in your jurisdiction? (among jurisdictions which have at least considered energy policies) (check all that apply)

h. The permitting process through the electric utility or access to electric infrastructure

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way Department of Treasury is performing its job overall?

Hydraulic fracturing operations 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 fracking.

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Transportation (MDOT) is performing its job overall?

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Secretary of State is performing its job overall?

Which of the following types of projects or priorities, if any, is your jurisdiction supporting or planning to support with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds? (check all that apply) b. Other capital improvements (e.g., public buildings, parks, etc.)

Now thinking about how the state government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, how would you, in your role as a local official, rate the way the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is performing its job overall?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, anchor businesses located along corridors, nodes, or in center districts?

To what extent, if any, has the impact of property tax exemptions (not including tax abatements for economic development) on your jurisdiction's revenue been a topic of discussion among your local leadership within the last 12 months? (Among jurisdictions reporting the existence of at least one property-tax exempt organization or parcel within them)

Is your local government currently engaged in or planning any placemaking efforts for economic development purposes?

Thinking about the next fiscal year, which action has your jurisdiction taken or is likely to take regarding number and/or scope of interlocal agreements or other service-sharing plans with other governments?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, historic preservation and adaptive re-use?

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose increasing the use of hydroelectric power in Michigan?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, mixed-use developments (e.g., buildings that include a combination of retail, commercial, and residential space)?

Now, as far as you know, has prior negative experience with privatization played a role in discouraging your jurisdiction from contracting out services or operations?

Whether or not you consider it to be placemaking, is your jurisdiction pursuing, for economic development or any other purpose, attractive city centers, storefronts, and public gathering spaces?