Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

Again, thinking overall about topics related to energy, to what extent would you say your jurisdiction has considered various plans / policies regarding energy issues?

How much of the time do you think you can trust the federal government in Washington to do what is right?

What kind of role do you think your jurisdiction's government should play in solving the most important problem that you listed above?

What kind of role do you think Michigan's state government should play in solving the most important problem that you listed above?

What kind of role do you think the federal government should play in solving the most important problem that you listed above?

What kind of role do you think your jurisdiction's residents should play in solving the most important problem that you listed above?

What kind of role do you think the business community should play in solving the most important problem that you listed above?

What kind of role do you think nonprofit organizations, charities, and/or religious groups should play in solving the most important problem that you listed above?

Thinking about business conditions in your community, do you think that during the next twelve months your community will have good times financially, or bad times financially?

Would you say that your unit of government is less able or better able to meet its financial needs in this fiscal year compared to the last fiscal year?

Again, thinking overall about topics related to energy, to what extent would you say your jurisdiction has developed specific plans / policies regarding energy issues?

Would you say that your unit of government is less able or better able to meet its financial needs in the next fiscal year compared to this fiscal year?

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

Has there been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year in your jurisdiction's ability to repay its debt?

Again, thinking overall about topics related to energy, to what extent would you say your jurisdiction has implemented those plans / policies regarding energy issues?

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

Has there been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year in the number of tax delinquencies in your 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)

a. Not planning any actions related to the 2020 Census

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) 

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

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) 

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

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)

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)

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

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) 

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

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

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?

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 today?