Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

As far as you know, would you say harassment, threats, or violence have had a negative impact on any of the following? (check all that apply) g. Other

Over the last few years, have you personally experienced any of the following as a part of your role in local government? (check all that apply) a. Online harassment. 

Has there been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year in revenue from fees, licenses, transfers, etc.? 

Do you believe unattractive building and landscape design is an obstacle to entrepreneurship in your community?

How familiar, if at all, are you with the "Miplace Partnership Initiative" (or the website Miplace.org), a public-private effort to create more jobs, attract and retain talented workers, and raise incomes—at least in part—through targeted local and regional placemaking activities?

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?

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?

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

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

As far as you know, would you say harassment, threats, or violence have had a negative impact on any of the following? (check all that apply) d. Willingness of residents to engage (e.g. serve on committees, etc.)

How much of the time do you think you can trust the federal government in Washington to do what is right?

How much of the time do you think you can trust the state government in Lansing to do what is right?

How much of the time do you think you can trust other local governments to do what is right?

Thinking about the Great Lakes overall, would you rate their current condition as excellent, good, fair, poor, or very poor?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that the Great Lakes have a significant impact on your jurisdiction?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that the Great Lakes are a valuable economic resource for Michigan?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that the Great Lakes are a valuable economic resource for your jurisdiction?

To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's policies and operation do not impact the health of the Great Lakes?

Should federal governments (the United States and Canada) have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to protect the Great Lakes?

Should state governments (Michigan, other states, and Canadian provinces) have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to protect the Great Lakes?

Should local governments have a great deal of responsibility, some responsibility, or no responsibility for taking actions to protect the Great Lakes?

Over the last few years, have you personally experienced any of the following as a part of your role in local government? (check all that apply) c. Threats

In your opinion, how important do you think creating reasonably compact districts should be for creating electoral district maps?

Do you believe licensing costs and/or delays are an obstacle to entrepreneurship in your community?

In your opinion, how important do you think reflecting current local county, city, village, or township boundary lines should be for creating electoral district maps?

Do you believe lack of talented workforce is an obstacle to entrepreneurship in your community?

In your opinion, how important do you think ensuring no political party receives an unfair advantage should be for creating electoral district maps?

Do you believe lack of safe access for pedestrians/bicyclists is an obstacle to entrepreneurship in your community?

In your opinion, how important do you think grouping together Communities of Interest (e.g., groups that share cultural, economic, historic bonds, etc.) should be for creating electoral district maps?

In your opinion, how important do you think drawing districts that do not favor or disfavor any particular incumbent or candidate should be for creating electoral district maps?