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?

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 

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?

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?

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

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

Based on what you know now, in general, to what extent do you agree or disagree that the State of Michigan should provide new financial assistance to help Detroit?

Q28h. 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 State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has been performing the past few years?

Does your jurisdiction have an official website and/or Facebook page? (check all that apply)

e. Don’t know

Does your jurisdiction have an official website and/or Facebook page? (check all that apply)

d. No, none

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.)

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 policing technology manufacturers (e.g., Shotspotter, Lexipol, Flock Safety)?

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)

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 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 the next fiscal year compared to this fiscal year?

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 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?

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

Has there been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year in the cost of retired government employee health benefits for your 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)

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

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.)

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)

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)

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)

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

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