Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

In your opinion, how do students in your community compare with others in the state in terms of: High school achievement

Are you familiar with the high school graduation requirements included in the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC) that was adopted several years ago?

First, in your opinion, how good of a job does your local K-12 education system do in preparing students for college, the job market in your region, and jobs in the global economy: Jobs in the global economy

First, in your opinion, how good of a job does your local K-12 education system do in preparing students for college, the job market in your region, and jobs in the global economy: The job market in your region

First, in your opinion, how good of a job does your local K-12 education system do in preparing students for college, the job market in your region, and jobs in the global economy: College

Now we would like your opinion on different elements of the Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act (P.A. 4 of 2011). To what extent do you support or oppose: The Emergency Manager law (P.A. 4 of 2011) overall.

Now we would like your opinion on different elements of the Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act (P.A. 4 of 2011). To what extent do you support or oppose: Allowing a current local official, such as a mayor or council member, to be appointed as an EM.

Now we would like your opinion on different elements of the Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act (P.A. 4 of 2011). To what extent do you support or oppose: Allowing an EM to recommend (with approval of the state) collaboration or consolidation with other jurisdictions, or disincorporation of the local jurisdiction.

Now we would like your opinion on different elements of the Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act (P.A. 4 of 2011). To what extent do you support or oppose: Allowing an EM to recommend (with approval of the state) the sale, transfer, or lease of the local jurisdiction's assets.

How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in environment and natural resources (e.g., water, solid waste, agriculture, forestry)

While any particular jurisdiction in fiscal distress faces unique challenges, in general, how important—if at all—do you think population loss is as a factor in contributing to local government fiscal distress in Michigan?

Now, how would you describe the overall relationship between the State government and other local jurisdictions overall?

Now, how would you describe the overall relationship between the State government and your jurisdiction in particular?

How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in how local governments conduct business (e.g., open meetings, public notices)?

How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in social issues (e.g., public welfare, homelessness, gun policies)?

How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in anti-discrimination policies (e.g., LGBTQ, equal opportunity)?

How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in business issues (e.g., minimum wage, plastic bags, puppy mills, Uber, Airbnb)?

How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in land use and planning (e.g., zoning, permitting)?

Has there been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year in tax delinquencies?

How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in local finance and tax policy?

How do you generally think authority should be divided between the state and local levels of government in economic development?

How would you rate the way your jurisdiction's governing board (e.g., county or township board, city or village council) is performing its job?

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

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

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?

Finally, 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?