Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

Some local jurisdictions use online technology (e.g., websites, mobile apps, social media, etc.) for a variety of operations and services. Others do not use much online technology at all. To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently does any of the following. (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have an official website, section on some other organization’s site, or official Facebook or other social media page)

a. Provide local government meeting information online (public notices, agendas, minutes, etc.)

Some local jurisdictions use online technology (e.g., websites, mobile apps, social media, etc.) for a variety of operations and services. Others do not use much online technology at all. To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently does any of the following. (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have an official website, section on some other organization’s site, or official Facebook or other social media page)

b. Stream/post video of jurisdiction hearings or meetings (possibly including an archive of past meetings)

Some local jurisdictions use online technology (e.g., websites, mobile apps, social media, etc.) for a variety of operations and services. Others do not use much online technology at all. To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently does any of the following. (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have an official website, section on some other organization’s site, or official Facebook or other social media page)

c. Enable online payment for taxes, services, fees, fines, utilities, etc.

Some local jurisdictions use online technology (e.g., websites, mobile apps, social media, etc.) for a variety of operations and services. Others do not use much online technology at all. To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently does any of the following. (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have an official website, section on some other organization’s site, or official Facebook or other social media page)

Some local jurisdictions use online technology (e.g., websites, mobile apps, social media, etc.) for a variety of operations and services. Others do not use much online technology at all. To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently does any of the following. (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have an official website, section on some other organization’s site, or official Facebook or other social media page)

e. Provide information about public services online (e.g., trash pickup, voting, and elections, etc.)

Thinking about the primary service provider, which of the following options best describes how on-site recycling collection for local businesses is currently provided in your jurisdiction? (among townships, cities, and villages that report on-site recycling collection for local businesses is available in the jurisdiction)

Some local jurisdictions use online technology (e.g., websites, mobile apps, social media, etc.) for a variety of operations and services. Others do not use much online technology at all. To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently does any of the following. (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have an official website, section on some other organization’s site, or official Facebook or other social media page)

g. Provide local officials’ and/or staff contact information

Does your jurisdiction have any particular policies or practices for recruiting or retaining a workforce reflective of your community's racial and/or ethnic composition?

Some local jurisdictions use online technology (e.g., websites, mobile apps, social media, etc.) for a variety of operations and services. Others do not use much online technology at all. To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently does any of the following. (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have an official website, section on some other organization’s site, or official Facebook or other social media page)

h. Share information with residents through social media (e.g., on Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

Some local jurisdictions use online technology (e.g., websites, mobile apps, social media, etc.) for a variety of operations and services. Others do not use much online technology at all. To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently does any of the following. (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have an official website, section on some other organization’s site, or official Facebook or other social media page)

i. None of the above

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

Does your jurisdiction’s government have a person or persons who are specifically responsible for addressing recycling issues? (check all that apply) (among jurisdictions that say any recycling services are available to residents)

Now, to the best of your knowledge, how likely or unlikely is it that the primary law enforcement agency working in your community will use the following practices in the near future, or are they already being used?

b.  A civilian oversight board that advises the law enforcement agency 

Thinking about the financial needs of your jurisdiction, 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?

Now, to the best of your knowledge, how likely or unlikely is it that the primary law enforcement agency working in your community will use the following practices in the near future, or are they already being used? 

f.  Policies for recruiting or retaining a law enforcement workforce that reflects the racial and/or ethnic composition of your jurisdiction

Q28g. Thinking about how the State government relates to your jurisdiction in particular, in your role as a local official, how would you rate the way the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has been performing the past few years?

To what extent, if any, would you say domestic violence / intimate partner violence  is currently (or has recently been) a problem in your jurisdiction?

Has your jurisdiction taken or is it planning to take any of the following actions to support local businesses in response to COVID-19? (check all that apply)

c. Facilitating financial assistance (e.g., small business grants/loans, etc.)

Based on what you know now, in general, to what extent do you agree or disagree that Detroit's filing will make bankruptcies more likely among other struggling Michigan local governments?

We are also interested in the factors that may encourage or discourage privatization. Whether or not your jurisdiction is currently involved in privatization effort(s) of any kind, as far as you know, has prior positive experience with privatization played a role in encouraging your jurisdiction to contract out services or operations?

Does your jurisdiction provide any fringe benefits (i.e., health care, dental, vision, life insurance, etc.) to new hires?

While many of these challenges may be significant, we’re interested in the ones you believe are most critical. Looking at the factors that you indicated were challenges to recycling efforts in your jurisdiction, please rank up to three in order of their significance. a. Most significant challenge

To what extent, if at all, is it a problem for your jurisdiction's government to find qualified candidates for other public works and services positions?

How satisfied do you think the majority of your residents are with the local police agency working in your jurisdiction (if applicable)?

To what extent, if at all, is it a problem for your jurisdiction's government to find qualified candidates for part-time / seasonal positions?

How satisfied do you think the majority of your residents are with the State Police working in your jurisdiction?

In general, would you say the residents of your community have a positive or negative view of your jurisdiction's government employees (not including elected officials)?

Now, thinking about the overall fiscal stress in 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?

Q11f. Is inflation and other cost challenges a problem your jurisdiction is facing regarding the management and/or allocation of any ARPA funds? (Among jurisdictions which are supporting or planning to support any projects using ARPA funds)

Now, thinking about the overall fiscal stress in 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?