Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

Which of the following, if any, are reasons that your jurisdiction is unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for your government facilities in the next two years? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that are unlikely to adopt energy efficiency improvements for their government facilities in the next two years)

a. Our facilities do not currently need energy efficiency improvements.

How likely or unlikely is it that your jurisdiction will take new actions to improve the energy efficiency in your government facilities (e.g., conducting an energy audit or benchmarking, upgrading lighting, insulation, or HVAC, etc.) in the next two years?

Currently, individual local governments do not have the authority to set energy codes that are more strict than the State of Michigan’s. But how interested would you say your jurisdiction might be in setting local energy codes that are stronger than the State’s if it had the authority to do so? (Among jurisdictions that think the State's Energy Codes should be strengthened)

For each level of government, please indicate whether you think it should have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to address climate change. Local governments

For each level of government, please indicate whether you think it should have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to address climate change. State government

For each level of government, please indicate whether you think it should have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to address climate change. Federal government

In your view, is climate change a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not a problem at all?

Now we are interested in whether Michigan local governments collaborate with each other on energy and sustainability policy. Please identify which statement below best describes your jurisdiction's status on shared staffing for energy issues (e.g., sustainability manager/coordinator).

Now we are interested in whether Michigan local governments collaborate with each other on energy and sustainability policy. Please identify which statement below best describes your jurisdiction's status on on recycling programs.

Now we are interested in whether Michigan local governments collaborate with each other on energy and sustainability policy. Please identify which statement below best describes your jurisdiction's status on non-motorized or public transportation.

Now we are interested in whether Michigan local governments collaborate with each other on energy and sustainability policy. Please identify which statement below best describes your jurisdiction's status on green purchasing programs for the jurisdiction (e.g., for light bulbs, cleaning supplies, vehicles, etc.).

During the next twelve months, do you think your community will have good times financially, or bad times?

To what extent do you think the State of Michigan’s Energy Codes should be strengthened or eased?

To the best of your knowledge, do you agree or disagree that building inspectors who operate in your jurisdiction struggle to enforce the current energy codes set by the State of Michigan?

What are some of the reasons energy audits have not been conducted on local public facilities? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions which have not had energy audits conducted on any public facilities)

To the best of your knowledge, have any energy audits (i.e., measuring energy use and efficiency) been conducted for the wastewater treatment facilities in your community?

To the best of your knowledge, have any energy audits (i.e., measuring energy use and efficiency) been conducted for the water treatment facilities in your community?

To the best of your knowledge, have any energy audits (i.e., measuring energy use and efficiency) been conducted for the police station(s) in your community?

To the best of your knowledge, have any energy audits (i.e., measuring energy use and efficiency) been conducted for the fire station(s) in your community?

To the best of your knowledge, have any energy audits (i.e., measuring energy use and efficiency) been conducted for the jurisdiction hall/county administration building in your community?

As far as you know, have problems with opioids put additional burden (e.g., need for more police training, increased EMS calls, etc.) on county and/or local government emergency medical services (EMS) provided in your jurisdiction? (Among jurisdictions that reported problems associated with opioids in the jurisdiction)

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

Whether or not there are currently any problems with opioids in your area, to the best of your knowledge, are any of the following actively addressing opioid issues in your jurisdiction? (check all that apply)

c. Your county government (health department, sheriff, etc.) (Among cities, townships and villages)

Whether or not there are currently any problems with opioids in your area, to the best of your knowledge, are any of the following actively addressing opioid issues in your jurisdiction? (check all that apply) <br><br> b. Your own jurisdiction's government

Whether or not there are currently any problems with opioids in your area, to the best of your knowledge, are any of the following actively addressing opioid issues in your jurisdiction? (check all that apply)

a. No one currently addressing opioid issues in 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?

As far as you know, have problems with opioids put additional burden (e.g., need for more police training, increased EMS calls, etc.) on county and/or local government social services (homeless programs, food assistance, etc.) provided in your jurisdiction? (Among jurisdictions that reported problems associated with opioids in the jurisdiction)

As far as you know, have problems with opioids put additional burden (e.g., need for more police training, increased EMS calls, etc.) on county and/or local government health services (public health, mental health, etc.) services in your jurisdiction? (Among jurisdictions that reported problems associated with opioids in the jurisdiction)

Has there been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year in your jurisdiction's amount of debt?

As far as you know, does your jurisdiction engage in planning for renewable energy, and if so, how extensively?