Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS)

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction currently planning to do any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply) 

d. Collaborating with other organizations (e.g., schools, libraries, the Chamber of Commerce)

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction currently planning to do any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply) 

e. Providing space in local facilities for Census workers or training activities

As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently collect data about energy use in private buildings in the jurisdiction?

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction currently planning to do any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply) 

f. Providing or facilitating kiosks, laptop stations, etc. for residents without good internet access

For some local governments, the Master Plan aims to preserve the current character of the community into the future. In other jurisdictions, the Master Plan envisions a future significantly different than the status quo. Thinking about the Master Plan for your jurisdiction, would you say it aims to…(Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction currently planning to do any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply) 

g. Working to boost the number of local residents who work as Census Enumerators

Does your jurisdiction have particular staff members or elected officials who regularly "champion" or advocate for implementing the current Master Plan? (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

As far as you know, is your jurisdiction currently planning to do any of the following to encourage its residents to complete their census forms in 2020? (check all that apply)

h. Don't know

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?

Finally, we are interested in learning more about policy issues according to whether communities are rural, urban, or somewhere in between. How would you characterize your jurisdiction?

How would you rate the way the US Congress in Washington is performing its job?

How would you rate the way Donald Trump is performing his job as President?

Does your jurisdiction have particular staff members or elected officials who regularly "champion" or advocate for updating the Master Plan?(Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

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

As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently collect data about energy use in public buildings in the jurisdiction?

How would you rate the way Gretchen Whitmer is performing her job as Michigan's governor?

Does your jurisdiction currently have a formal Capital Improvements Plan/Program (CIP) for infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc.?(Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

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?

To what extent does your jurisdiction’s Capital Improvements Plan/Program (CIP) prioritize projects based on whether they support the Master Plan for your jurisdiction? (Among jurisdictions that currently have a CIP)

As far as you know, does your jurisdiction currently collect data about energy use in private buildings in the jurisdiction?

Do you feel things in this country are generally going in the right direction, or do you feel things have gotten off on the wrong track?

At this time, how confident overall are you that there will be an accurate 2020 Census count in your jurisdiction?

At this time, how confident overall are you that there will be an accurate 2020 Census count statewide in Michigan?

In which of the following ways, if any, does your jurisdiction use that data on energy use in public and private buildings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that collect data about energy use in public or private buildings)

Whether or not the Master Plan for your jurisdiction has been updated recently, which of the following problems, if any, has your jurisdiction experienced — or would you expect it to experience — when updating its Master Plan? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that have any Master Plan)

On a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is a total breakdown of democracy and 10 is perfectly functioning democracy, how would you rate the functioning of democracy today in the state of Michigan?

To the best of your knowledge, are there any publicly-accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in your jurisdiction? (Among jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

Whether or not your jurisdiction currently has publicly-accessible EV charging stations, in your opinion, would you say your community has too many, too few, or about the right amount? (Among jurisdiction that have at least considered plans / policies regarding energy issues)

On a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is a total breakdown of democracy and 10 is perfectly functioning democracy, how would you rate the functioning of democracy today in the United States?

Finally, we are interested in learning more about policy issues according to whether communities are rural, urban, or somewhere in between. How would you characterize your jurisdiction?