Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

Looking ahead to the next fiscal year, do you expect your jurisdiction will completely eliminate any particular services: No

We are interested in views about the trade-off between services and taxes. Thinking about particular services your jurisdiction may currently offer, if your jurisdiction's citizens were facing significant service cuts, in your opinion, what would they choose? Would the currently offer, if your jurisdiction's citizens were facing significant service cuts, in your opinion, what would they choose? Would the majority of citizens be more likely to choose higher taxes to avoid those service cuts or would they choose cuts to public services to avoid higher taxes: General operations

Michigan's local jurisdictions currently have constraints on certain kinds of revenue growth (for example, the Headlee Amendment and Proposal A). Thinking about the revenue caps facing your jurisdiction, if the economy improves over the coming years, do you agree or disagree that the current system of funding local government will provide adequate funding to: maintain the current package of services your jurisdiction provides

Michigan's local jurisdictions currently have constraints on certain kinds of revenue growth (for example, the Headlee Amendment and Proposal A). Thinking about the revenue caps facing your jurisdiction, if the economy improves over the coming years, do you agree or disagree that the current system of funding the local government will provide adequate funding to improve or add more services if they are necessary or desired

Some people think the current system for funding local government in Michigan needs significant reform, while others disagree. What about you? Would you say you agree or disagree that the system for funding local governments in Michigan needs significant reform?

Next we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: Constitutional revenue sharing

Next we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: The Economic Vitality Incentive Program (EVIP)

Next we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: The Headlee Amendment

Next we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: Proposal A

Next we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: Personal Property Tax (PPT)

Next we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: Sales tax

Next, we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: Gas tax

Next we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: Local income tax

Next we want to focus on which particular elements of the system for funding local government in Michigan you think need to be reformed in some significant fashion. How important, if at all, do you believe it is to significantly reform: Regional taxation

Now we want to ask about one particular tax, the Personal Property Tax (PPT). Does your jurisdiction currently receive any revenue from the Personal Property Tax (PPT)?

Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: The PPT is difficult to administer because it is too complex.

In your opinion, overall, have the union(s) that represent your employees been an asset, a liability, or neither, to your jurisdiction's fiscal health in the last 12 months? (Among jurisdictions reporting union employees)

To help us understand which communities have had experiences with medical marijuana facilities — now or in the past — which of the following describe your jurisdiction’s experience? (check all that apply)

c. There were previously facilities that are closed now

To help us understand which communities have had experiences with medical marijuana facilities — now or in the past — which of the following describe your jurisdiction’s experience? (check all that apply)

d. There are facilities currently operating

Regardless of whether or not there are currently any medical marijuana facilities operating in your jurisdiction, to what extent do you think that the majority of your jurisdiction's Board/Council support or oppose allowing any such facilities within your jurisdiction?

Regardless of whether or not there are currently any medical marijuana facilities operating in your jurisdiction, to what extent do you think that the majority of your jurisdiction's residents support or oppose allowing any such facilities within your jurisdiction?

Regardless of whether or not there are currently any medical marijuana facilities operating in your jurisdiction, to what extent do you think that the chief law enforcement officer (Chief of Police, County Sheriff, etc.) serving your jurisdiction supports or opposes allowing any such facilities within your jurisdiction?

Regardless of whether or not there are currently any medical marijuana facilities operating in your jurisdiction, to what extent do you think that you personally in your role as a local official support or oppose allowing any such facilities within your jurisdiction?

Now, thinking about medical marijuana in general, regardless of whether or not there are currently any medical marijuana facilities operating in your jurisdiction, to what extent would you say there have been problems — if any — regarding medical marijuana in your community?

Now, thinking about medical marijuana in general, regardless of whether or not there are currently any medical marijuana facilities operating in your jurisdiction, to what extent would you say there have been benefits — if any — regarding medical marijuana in your community?

There is currently an initiative to legalize, regulate, and tax recreational marijuana in Michigan through a ballot proposal in November’s statewide election. Regardless of the details of that specific proposal, to what extent would you — in your role as a local official — generally support or oppose legalizing, regulating, and taxing recreational marijuana in Michigan?

From your jurisdiction's perspective, overall, what were the outcomes from negotiations on union employee pay? (Among jurisdictions reporting negotiating on employee pay)

From your jurisdiction's perspective, overall, what were the outcomes from negotiations on union employee benefits? (Among jurisdictions reporting negotiating on employee benefits)

From your jurisdiction's perspective, overall, what were the outcomes from negotiations on union employee staffing levels? (Among jurisdictions reporting negotiating on union employee staffing levels)

From your jurisdiction's perspective, overall, what were the outcomes from negotiations on union employee work rules? (Among jurisdictions reporting negotiating on union employee work rules)