Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

Thinking about your jurisdiction's fiscal needs, overall, do you consider your jurisdiction's unreserved general fund balance to be too high, about right, or too low?

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: Parks/recreation/libraries

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: Fire services

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: Police services

Some jurisdictions have cut services recently, while others have not. We want to get an overall sense of the level of satisfaction with the package of services your jurisdiction offers today. In your view, how satisfied would you say the following people or groups are with your jurisdiction's current package of services provided: You personally

Some jurisdictions have cut services recently, while others have not. We want to get an overall sense of the level of satisfaction with the package of services your jurisdiction offers today. In your view, how satisfied would you say the following people or groups are with your jurisdiction's current package of services provided: The majority of business leaders in your community

Some jurisdictions have cut services recently, while others have not. We want to get an overall sense of the level of satisfaction with the package of services your jurisdiction offers today. In your view, how satisfied would you say the following people or groups are with your jurisdiction's current package of services provided: The majority of your jurisdiction's council/board

Some jurisdictions have cut services recently, while others have not. We want to get an overall sense of the level of satisfaction with the package of services your jurisdiction offers today. In your view, how satisfied would you say the following people or groups are with your jurisdiction's current package of services provided: The majority of your jurisdiction's citizens

In your opinion, is your jurisdiction's cash flow and its ability to pay bills in a timely manner a significant fiscal problem, somewhat of a problem, not much of a problem, or not a problem at all?

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

Different local jurisdictions manage their unreserved general fund balances in different ways depending on their specific circumstances. Despite these differences, we're interested in tracking overall changes in these balances over time. Approximately what was your jurisdiction's unreserved general fund balance as a percentage of general fund expenditures at the end of its last fiscal year?

How likely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt formal multi-year budgeting in the next 12 months?

Some local jurisdictions are moving to formal multi-year budgeting, rather than the traditional single-year budgeting. Others are not. Does your jurisdiction adopt single-year budgets or multi-year budgets?

Does your jurisdiction use multi-year financial projections when developing its budget?

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

Looking ahead to the next fiscal year, do you expect your jurisdiction will completely eliminate any particular services: Yes, service(s) will be completely eliminated, but will be provided by another entity

Looking ahead to the next fiscal year, do you expect your jurisdiction will completely eliminate any particular services: Yes, service(s) will be completely eliminated and no longer provided at all

In your current fiscal year, did your jurisdiction completely eliminate any particular services: No

To what extent, if any, does your jurisdiction partner with local groups (e.g., schools, community organizations, churches, nonprofits, etc.) to provide resources or services for low-income residents in your jurisdiction?

As far as you know, which of the following types of policies are included in your local ordinance(s) related to medical marijuana facilities? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have passed a resolution opting into the MMFLA)

c. Restricting facilities to particular zoning districts

As far as you know, which of the following types of policies are included in your local ordinance(s) related to medical marijuana facilities? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have passed a resolution opting into the MMFLA)

b. Limiting the number of facilities by regulating the distance between them

As far as you know, which of the following types of policies are included in your local ordinance(s) related to medical marijuana facilities? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have passed a resolution opting into the MMFLA)

a. Specifically limiting the number of facilities

What is the current status of zoning in your jurisdiction related to medical marijuana facilities? (Among jurisdictions that have passed a resolution to opt into the MMFLA)

Which of the following best describes your jurisdiction’s approach to allowing medical marijuana facilities in the jurisdiction?

In your opinion, do you in your role as a local official think your jurisdiction currently does too much, about the right amount, or too little to address local poverty or economic hardship?

In your opinion, do the majority of your jurisdiction's residents think your jurisdiction currently does too much, about the right amount, or too little to address local poverty or economic hardship?

In your opinion, do the majority of your jurisdiction's Board/Council think your jurisdiction currently does too much, about the right amount, or too little to address local poverty or economic hardship?

As far as you know, which of the following types of policies are included in your local ordinance(s) related to medical marijuana facilities? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have passed a resolution opting into the MMFLA)

d. Requiring a special land-use permit

Aside from any standard property tax exemptions for residents below the poverty level, does your jurisdiction currently have any formal local programs or policies of its own to address poverty or economic hardship in the community?

Whether or not your jurisdiction has resources or authority to implement a particular policy, which of the following, if any, have been topics of discussion within your jurisdiction’s government — including at Board/Council meetings — within the past 12 months? (check all that apply)

h. Drug treatment programs