Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

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?

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

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?

During the next twelve months, do you expect good times or bad times for local economic conditions in your community?

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)

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 

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)

f. Provide local government ordinances, regulations, rules, and/or bylaws online

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

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)

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 the next fiscal year compared to this fiscal year?

If state-funded outreach and educational efforts aimed at residents and/or businesses were available, would your jurisdiction’s government be more likely to expand or improve recycling services, or would it not make a difference? (among jurisdictions that report any recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

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?

If higher revenues from the sale of recycled materials were available, would your jurisdiction’s government be more likely to expand or improve recycling services, or would it not make a difference? (among jurisdictions that report any recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

Now, thinking about sources of information on policing strategies and practice, in general, how much do you trust policing technology manufacturers (e.g., Shotspotter, Lexipol, Flock Safety)?

Overall, would you say the government's workforce is reflective of the community's population in terms of gender composition?

Now, thinking about sources of information on policing strategies and practice, in general, how much do you trust feedback from residents ?