Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

In general, to what extent do you believe regulations on runoff from farms and the agricultural sector should be strengthened or eased?

In general, to what extent do you believe regulations on waste water systems' overflow release should be strengthened or eased?

In general, to what extent do you believe regulations on septic system inspections and maintenance should be strengthened or eased?

In general, to what extent do you believe regulations to limit water diversion from the Great Lakes should be strengthened or eased?

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose increasing efforts to improve Great Lakes water quality, even if it requires higher taxes?

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose phasing out coal-fired power plants to reduce mercury emissions in the Great Lakes region, even if the cost of electricity increases?

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose preventing new construction on wetlands, even if it limits economic development?

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose reducing the rate at which farmland or other natural areas are being paved over, even if it limits economic development?

In your opinion, does the majority of your jurisdiction's Council/Board either support or oppose the use of fracking in your jurisdiction?

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose increasing coordination and role among local governments on Great Lakes management, even if it requires giving up some of your jurisdiction's decision-making power?

In general, to what extent do you support or oppose increasing the cost of water for households and businesses to encourage consumers to use less water?

As far as you know, are there currently any small, individual-use wind turbines and/or efforts to add or expand these kinds of turbines within your jurisdiction?

As far as you know, are there currently any larger, utility-scale wind turbines and/or efforts to add or expand these kinds of turbines within your jurisdiction?

As far as you know, are there currently any larger, utility-scale wind turbines and/or efforts to add or expand these kinds of turbines in neighboring jurisdictions that may impact your jurisdiction?

As far as you know, in the last few years have there been any proposals that did not move forward regarding the development of any kind of turbines in your jurisdiction (or in neighboring jurisdictions that may have impacted your jurisdiction)?

To what extent, if at all, would you say current or potential wind turbines within your jurisdiction are a topic of discussion, either in the community at large or within your jurisdiction's government?

In your opinion, does the majority of your jurisdiction's Council/Board either support or oppose the use of wind turbines in general within your jurisdiction?

In your opinion, does the majority of your jurisdiction's citizens either support or oppose the use of wind turbines in general within your jurisdiction?

Do you as a jurisdiction official either support or oppose the use of wind turbines in general within your jurisdiction?

Has your jurisdiction adopted, or is it likely to adopt, offering tax or other incentives that attempt to promote, restrict, or simply regulate wind turbines within your jurisdiction?

Is curbside recycling collection for residents automatically provided to residents or businesses in your jurisdiction (that is, everyone gets the service unless they “opt-out”)? Or must users specifically subscribe to a service, pay a per-use fee, or otherwise opt-in? (among townships, cities, and villages that report curbside recycling collection for residents is available in the jurisdiction)

How satisfied are you, in your role as a jurisdiction official, with the current provision of on-site waste collection for local businesses within your jurisdiction? (among jurisdictions that report on-site waste collection for local businesses is available in the jurisdiction, and any recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

How satisfied are you, in your role as a jurisdiction official, with the current provision of curbside waste collection for residents within your jurisdiction? (among jurisdictions that report curbside waste collection for residents is available in the jurisdiction, and any recycling services are available in the jurisdiction)

Whether or not your community currently has any fracking operations, to what degree would you say local property tax revenue has been encouraging or discouraging the use of fracking within your jurisdiction?

Is collection of yard waste material for composting automatically provided to residents or businesses in your jurisdiction (that is, everyone gets the service unless they “opt-out”)? Or must users specifically subscribe to a service, pay a per-use fee, or otherwise opt-in? (among townships, cities, and villages that report collection of yard waste material for composting is available in the jurisdiction)

Are household electronic equipment collection opportunities (i.e., e-waste) automatically provided to residents or businesses in your jurisdiction (that is, everyone gets the service unless they “opt-out”)? Or must users specifically subscribe to a service, pay a per-use fee, or otherwise opt-in? (among townships, cities, and villages that report household electronic equipment collection opportunities (i.e., e-waste) are available in the jurisdiction)

Whether or not your community currently has any fracking operations, to what degree would you say preservation of farmland has been encouraging or discouraging the use of fracking within your jurisdiction?

Are household hazardous waste collection opportunities automatically provided to residents or businesses in your jurisdiction (that is, everyone gets the service unless they “opt-out”)? Or must users specifically subscribe to a service, pay a per-use fee, or otherwise opt-in? (among townships, cities, and villages that report household hazardous waste collection opportunities are available in the jurisdiction)

Whether or not your community currently has any fracking operations, to what degree would you say availability of underground shale gas deposits has been encouraging or discouraging the use of fracking within your jurisdiction?

Is access to a drop-off recycling facility for local business automatically provided to residents or businesses in your jurisdiction (that is, everyone gets the service unless they “opt-out”)? Or must users specifically subscribe to a service, pay a per-use fee, or otherwise opt-in? (among townships, cities, and villages that report access to a drop-off recycling facility is available in the jurisdiction)