Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

Has your jurisdiction financed liability through bonds to address GASB 45? (Among those jurisdictions which reported having fiscal obligations as a result of offering health care or other retirement benefits)

Do you feel things in the state of Michigan are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten off on the wrong track?

Do you feel things in your jurisdiction are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten off on the wrong track?

How would you rate the way Rick Snyder is performing his job as Michigan's governor?

How would you rate the way Donald Trump is performing his job as President?

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction currently planning to do any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply)

a. Not planning any actions related to the 2020 Census

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction currently planning to do any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply)

b. Planning to run or participate in a "Complete Count Committee"

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction currently planning to do any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply)

c. Planning direct communications to residents (e.g., direct mailings/emails, media or online promotions, notes with utility bills/tax statements, etc.)

Does your jurisdiction currently have any renewable energy goals or requirements to offset energy use by your jurisdiction’s government?

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction currently planning to do any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply) 

d. Collaborating with other organizations (e.g., schools, libraries, the Chamber of Commerce)

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction currently planning to do any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply) 

e. Providing space in local facilities for Census workers or training activities

As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently collect data about energy use in private buildings in the jurisdiction?

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction currently planning to do any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply) 

f. Providing or facilitating kiosks, laptop stations, etc. for residents without good internet access

For some local governments, the Master Plan aims to preserve the current character of the community into the future. In other jurisdictions, the Master Plan envisions a future significantly different than the status quo. Thinking about the Master Plan for your jurisdiction, would you say it aims to…(Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction currently planning to do any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply) 

g. Working to boost the number of local residents who work as Census Enumerators

Does your jurisdiction have particular staff members or elected officials who regularly "champion" or advocate for implementing the current Master Plan? (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction currently planning to do any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply)

h. Don't know

Is your jurisdiction considering or already implementing any of the following strategies to meet its renewable energy goals or requirements? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have or are currently considering renewable energy goals or requirements)

Finally, we are interested in learning more about policy issues according to whether communities are rural, urban, or somewhere in between. How would you characterize your jurisdiction?

How would you rate the way the US Congress in Washington is performing its job?

Do you agree or disagree that promoting environmental sustainability and the concept of “being green” are important aspects of local government leadership?

Does your jurisdiction have particular staff members or elected officials who regularly "champion" or advocate for updating the Master Plan?(Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

How would you rate the way the Michigan Legislature is performing its job?

As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently collect data about energy use in public buildings in the jurisdiction?

How would you rate the way Gretchen Whitmer is performing her job as Michigan's governor?

Does your jurisdiction currently have a formal Capital Improvements Plan/Program (CIP) for infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc.?(Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

Do you feel things in the state of Michigan are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten off on the wrong track?

To what extent does your jurisdiction’s Capital Improvements Plan/Program (CIP) prioritize projects based on whether they support the Master Plan for your jurisdiction? (Among jurisdictions that currently have a CIP)

As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently collect data about energy use in private buildings in the jurisdiction?

Do you feel things in this country are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten off on the wrong track?