Question 07b Thinking about your jurisdiction's last fiscal year, were general fund expenditures higher or lower than what they were projected to be in its originally adopted general fund budget? Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, General fund balance, Spending Question 08 Different local jurisdictions manage their unreserved general fund balances in different ways depending on their specific circumstances. Despite these differences, we're interested in tracking overall changes in these balances over time. Approximately what was your jurisdiction's unreserved/unassigned general fund balance as a percentage of general fund expenditures at the end of its last fiscal year? Survey Spring 2015 Categories General fund balance, fiscal health, Finance Budget and Operations, Finances Question 09 Thinking about your jurisdiction's fiscal needs, overall, do you consider your jurisdiction's unreserved general fund balance to be too high, about right, or too low? Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, General fund balance, Finances, fiscal health Question 10 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? Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 11a Thinking about the overall fiscal stress of 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? Survey Fall 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 11b Thinking about the overall fiscal stress of 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? Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 13a Regardless of whether or not your jurisdiction expects to have a budget surplus this year, in your opinion, what would be the highest priority for using any potential surplus (if it had one) according to the following groups or individuals? Do you think that they would prefer to spend the budget surplus on public services or infrastructure, save that money for future use, use it to pay down any debt your jurisdiction may have, or reduce taxes? The majority of your jurisdiction's Board/Council would prefer to... Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Debt, Taxes, Services, Tradeoffs Question 13b Regardless of whether or not your jurisdiction expects to have a budget surplus this year, in your opinion, what would be the highest priority for using any potential surplus (if it had one) according to the following groups or individuals? Do you think that they would prefer to spend the budget surplus on public services or infrastructure, save that money for future use, use it to pay down any debt your jurisdiction may have, or reduce taxes? The majority of your jurisdiction's citizens would prefer to... Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Debt, Taxes, Services, Tradeoffs Question 13c Regardless of whether or not your jurisdiction expects to have a budget surplus this year, in your opinion, what would be the highest priority for using any potential surplus (if it had one) according to the following groups or individuals? Do you think that they would prefer to spend the budget surplus on public services or infrastructure, save that money for future use, use it to pay down any debt your jurisdiction may have, or reduce taxes? You personally in your role as a local official would prefer to... Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Debt, Taxes, Services, Tradeoffs Question 24b Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Question 12a Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of your jurisdiction to administer an accurate election? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 12b Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of the County Clerk’s office to administer an accurate recount, if needed? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 09e Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in performance overall? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Question 13b The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will significantly improve election administration in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption Question 20a To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels there is no need for land use planning in your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 20b To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board believes it is not the government’s place to tell landowners how to use their property? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20c o what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too expensive for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20d To what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too time-consuming for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20e To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks the necessary expertise to develop a Master Plan? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20f To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks sufficient volunteers for a local planning commission? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development, Citizen engagement, Trust in citizens Question 20g To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels it should be up to a higher level of government (i.e., the County or the State) to set land-use policies? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, State mandates and preemption Question 21 Looking ahead, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt a Master Plan that addresses land use in the next few years? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 22 In your opinion, has your jurisdiction experienced any significant problems because it does not have a Master Plan? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 24a Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 11c Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say continuing election-related education for clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 24c Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, wind power, Energy Question 24d Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 159 Page 160 Page 161 Page 162 Current page 163 Page 164 Page 165 Page 166 Page 167 Next page next Last page last
Question 08 Different local jurisdictions manage their unreserved general fund balances in different ways depending on their specific circumstances. Despite these differences, we're interested in tracking overall changes in these balances over time. Approximately what was your jurisdiction's unreserved/unassigned general fund balance as a percentage of general fund expenditures at the end of its last fiscal year? Survey Spring 2015 Categories General fund balance, fiscal health, Finance Budget and Operations, Finances Question 09 Thinking about your jurisdiction's fiscal needs, overall, do you consider your jurisdiction's unreserved general fund balance to be too high, about right, or too low? Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, General fund balance, Finances, fiscal health Question 10 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? Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 11a Thinking about the overall fiscal stress of 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? Survey Fall 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 11b Thinking about the overall fiscal stress of 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? Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 13a Regardless of whether or not your jurisdiction expects to have a budget surplus this year, in your opinion, what would be the highest priority for using any potential surplus (if it had one) according to the following groups or individuals? Do you think that they would prefer to spend the budget surplus on public services or infrastructure, save that money for future use, use it to pay down any debt your jurisdiction may have, or reduce taxes? The majority of your jurisdiction's Board/Council would prefer to... Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Debt, Taxes, Services, Tradeoffs Question 13b Regardless of whether or not your jurisdiction expects to have a budget surplus this year, in your opinion, what would be the highest priority for using any potential surplus (if it had one) according to the following groups or individuals? Do you think that they would prefer to spend the budget surplus on public services or infrastructure, save that money for future use, use it to pay down any debt your jurisdiction may have, or reduce taxes? The majority of your jurisdiction's citizens would prefer to... Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Debt, Taxes, Services, Tradeoffs Question 13c Regardless of whether or not your jurisdiction expects to have a budget surplus this year, in your opinion, what would be the highest priority for using any potential surplus (if it had one) according to the following groups or individuals? Do you think that they would prefer to spend the budget surplus on public services or infrastructure, save that money for future use, use it to pay down any debt your jurisdiction may have, or reduce taxes? You personally in your role as a local official would prefer to... Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Debt, Taxes, Services, Tradeoffs Question 24b Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Question 12a Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of your jurisdiction to administer an accurate election? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 12b Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of the County Clerk’s office to administer an accurate recount, if needed? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 09e Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in performance overall? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Question 13b The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will significantly improve election administration in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption Question 20a To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels there is no need for land use planning in your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 20b To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board believes it is not the government’s place to tell landowners how to use their property? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20c o what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too expensive for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20d To what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too time-consuming for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20e To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks the necessary expertise to develop a Master Plan? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20f To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks sufficient volunteers for a local planning commission? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development, Citizen engagement, Trust in citizens Question 20g To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels it should be up to a higher level of government (i.e., the County or the State) to set land-use policies? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, State mandates and preemption Question 21 Looking ahead, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt a Master Plan that addresses land use in the next few years? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 22 In your opinion, has your jurisdiction experienced any significant problems because it does not have a Master Plan? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 24a Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 11c Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say continuing election-related education for clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 24c Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, wind power, Energy Question 24d Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 159 Page 160 Page 161 Page 162 Current page 163 Page 164 Page 165 Page 166 Page 167 Next page next Last page last
Question 09 Thinking about your jurisdiction's fiscal needs, overall, do you consider your jurisdiction's unreserved general fund balance to be too high, about right, or too low? Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, General fund balance, Finances, fiscal health Question 10 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? Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 11a Thinking about the overall fiscal stress of 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? Survey Fall 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 11b Thinking about the overall fiscal stress of 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? Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 13a Regardless of whether or not your jurisdiction expects to have a budget surplus this year, in your opinion, what would be the highest priority for using any potential surplus (if it had one) according to the following groups or individuals? Do you think that they would prefer to spend the budget surplus on public services or infrastructure, save that money for future use, use it to pay down any debt your jurisdiction may have, or reduce taxes? The majority of your jurisdiction's Board/Council would prefer to... Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Debt, Taxes, Services, Tradeoffs Question 13b Regardless of whether or not your jurisdiction expects to have a budget surplus this year, in your opinion, what would be the highest priority for using any potential surplus (if it had one) according to the following groups or individuals? Do you think that they would prefer to spend the budget surplus on public services or infrastructure, save that money for future use, use it to pay down any debt your jurisdiction may have, or reduce taxes? The majority of your jurisdiction's citizens would prefer to... Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Debt, Taxes, Services, Tradeoffs Question 13c Regardless of whether or not your jurisdiction expects to have a budget surplus this year, in your opinion, what would be the highest priority for using any potential surplus (if it had one) according to the following groups or individuals? Do you think that they would prefer to spend the budget surplus on public services or infrastructure, save that money for future use, use it to pay down any debt your jurisdiction may have, or reduce taxes? You personally in your role as a local official would prefer to... Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Debt, Taxes, Services, Tradeoffs Question 24b Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Question 12a Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of your jurisdiction to administer an accurate election? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 12b Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of the County Clerk’s office to administer an accurate recount, if needed? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 09e Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in performance overall? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Question 13b The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will significantly improve election administration in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption Question 20a To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels there is no need for land use planning in your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 20b To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board believes it is not the government’s place to tell landowners how to use their property? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20c o what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too expensive for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20d To what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too time-consuming for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20e To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks the necessary expertise to develop a Master Plan? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20f To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks sufficient volunteers for a local planning commission? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development, Citizen engagement, Trust in citizens Question 20g To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels it should be up to a higher level of government (i.e., the County or the State) to set land-use policies? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, State mandates and preemption Question 21 Looking ahead, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt a Master Plan that addresses land use in the next few years? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 22 In your opinion, has your jurisdiction experienced any significant problems because it does not have a Master Plan? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 24a Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 11c Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say continuing election-related education for clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 24c Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, wind power, Energy Question 24d Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 159 Page 160 Page 161 Page 162 Current page 163 Page 164 Page 165 Page 166 Page 167 Next page next Last page last
Question 10 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? Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, cash flow, Fiscal health/stress Question 11a Thinking about the overall fiscal stress of 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? Survey Fall 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 11b Thinking about the overall fiscal stress of 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? Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 13a Regardless of whether or not your jurisdiction expects to have a budget surplus this year, in your opinion, what would be the highest priority for using any potential surplus (if it had one) according to the following groups or individuals? Do you think that they would prefer to spend the budget surplus on public services or infrastructure, save that money for future use, use it to pay down any debt your jurisdiction may have, or reduce taxes? The majority of your jurisdiction's Board/Council would prefer to... Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Debt, Taxes, Services, Tradeoffs Question 13b Regardless of whether or not your jurisdiction expects to have a budget surplus this year, in your opinion, what would be the highest priority for using any potential surplus (if it had one) according to the following groups or individuals? Do you think that they would prefer to spend the budget surplus on public services or infrastructure, save that money for future use, use it to pay down any debt your jurisdiction may have, or reduce taxes? The majority of your jurisdiction's citizens would prefer to... Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Debt, Taxes, Services, Tradeoffs Question 13c Regardless of whether or not your jurisdiction expects to have a budget surplus this year, in your opinion, what would be the highest priority for using any potential surplus (if it had one) according to the following groups or individuals? Do you think that they would prefer to spend the budget surplus on public services or infrastructure, save that money for future use, use it to pay down any debt your jurisdiction may have, or reduce taxes? You personally in your role as a local official would prefer to... Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Debt, Taxes, Services, Tradeoffs Question 24b Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Question 12a Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of your jurisdiction to administer an accurate election? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 12b Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of the County Clerk’s office to administer an accurate recount, if needed? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 09e Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in performance overall? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Question 13b The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will significantly improve election administration in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption Question 20a To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels there is no need for land use planning in your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 20b To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board believes it is not the government’s place to tell landowners how to use their property? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20c o what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too expensive for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20d To what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too time-consuming for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20e To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks the necessary expertise to develop a Master Plan? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20f To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks sufficient volunteers for a local planning commission? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development, Citizen engagement, Trust in citizens Question 20g To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels it should be up to a higher level of government (i.e., the County or the State) to set land-use policies? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, State mandates and preemption Question 21 Looking ahead, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt a Master Plan that addresses land use in the next few years? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 22 In your opinion, has your jurisdiction experienced any significant problems because it does not have a Master Plan? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 24a Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 11c Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say continuing election-related education for clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 24c Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, wind power, Energy Question 24d Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 159 Page 160 Page 161 Page 162 Current page 163 Page 164 Page 165 Page 166 Page 167 Next page next Last page last
Question 11a Thinking about the overall fiscal stress of 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? Survey Fall 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 11b Thinking about the overall fiscal stress of 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? Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 13a Regardless of whether or not your jurisdiction expects to have a budget surplus this year, in your opinion, what would be the highest priority for using any potential surplus (if it had one) according to the following groups or individuals? Do you think that they would prefer to spend the budget surplus on public services or infrastructure, save that money for future use, use it to pay down any debt your jurisdiction may have, or reduce taxes? The majority of your jurisdiction's Board/Council would prefer to... Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Debt, Taxes, Services, Tradeoffs Question 13b Regardless of whether or not your jurisdiction expects to have a budget surplus this year, in your opinion, what would be the highest priority for using any potential surplus (if it had one) according to the following groups or individuals? Do you think that they would prefer to spend the budget surplus on public services or infrastructure, save that money for future use, use it to pay down any debt your jurisdiction may have, or reduce taxes? The majority of your jurisdiction's citizens would prefer to... Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Debt, Taxes, Services, Tradeoffs Question 13c Regardless of whether or not your jurisdiction expects to have a budget surplus this year, in your opinion, what would be the highest priority for using any potential surplus (if it had one) according to the following groups or individuals? Do you think that they would prefer to spend the budget surplus on public services or infrastructure, save that money for future use, use it to pay down any debt your jurisdiction may have, or reduce taxes? You personally in your role as a local official would prefer to... Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Debt, Taxes, Services, Tradeoffs Question 24b Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Question 12a Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of your jurisdiction to administer an accurate election? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 12b Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of the County Clerk’s office to administer an accurate recount, if needed? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 09e Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in performance overall? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Question 13b The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will significantly improve election administration in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption Question 20a To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels there is no need for land use planning in your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 20b To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board believes it is not the government’s place to tell landowners how to use their property? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20c o what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too expensive for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20d To what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too time-consuming for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20e To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks the necessary expertise to develop a Master Plan? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20f To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks sufficient volunteers for a local planning commission? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development, Citizen engagement, Trust in citizens Question 20g To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels it should be up to a higher level of government (i.e., the County or the State) to set land-use policies? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, State mandates and preemption Question 21 Looking ahead, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt a Master Plan that addresses land use in the next few years? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 22 In your opinion, has your jurisdiction experienced any significant problems because it does not have a Master Plan? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 24a Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 11c Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say continuing election-related education for clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 24c Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, wind power, Energy Question 24d Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 159 Page 160 Page 161 Page 162 Current page 163 Page 164 Page 165 Page 166 Page 167 Next page next Last page last
Question 11b Thinking about the overall fiscal stress of 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? Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Fiscal health/stress Question 13a Regardless of whether or not your jurisdiction expects to have a budget surplus this year, in your opinion, what would be the highest priority for using any potential surplus (if it had one) according to the following groups or individuals? Do you think that they would prefer to spend the budget surplus on public services or infrastructure, save that money for future use, use it to pay down any debt your jurisdiction may have, or reduce taxes? The majority of your jurisdiction's Board/Council would prefer to... Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Debt, Taxes, Services, Tradeoffs Question 13b Regardless of whether or not your jurisdiction expects to have a budget surplus this year, in your opinion, what would be the highest priority for using any potential surplus (if it had one) according to the following groups or individuals? Do you think that they would prefer to spend the budget surplus on public services or infrastructure, save that money for future use, use it to pay down any debt your jurisdiction may have, or reduce taxes? The majority of your jurisdiction's citizens would prefer to... Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Debt, Taxes, Services, Tradeoffs Question 13c Regardless of whether or not your jurisdiction expects to have a budget surplus this year, in your opinion, what would be the highest priority for using any potential surplus (if it had one) according to the following groups or individuals? Do you think that they would prefer to spend the budget surplus on public services or infrastructure, save that money for future use, use it to pay down any debt your jurisdiction may have, or reduce taxes? You personally in your role as a local official would prefer to... Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Debt, Taxes, Services, Tradeoffs Question 24b Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Question 12a Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of your jurisdiction to administer an accurate election? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 12b Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of the County Clerk’s office to administer an accurate recount, if needed? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 09e Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in performance overall? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Question 13b The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will significantly improve election administration in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption Question 20a To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels there is no need for land use planning in your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 20b To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board believes it is not the government’s place to tell landowners how to use their property? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20c o what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too expensive for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20d To what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too time-consuming for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20e To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks the necessary expertise to develop a Master Plan? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20f To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks sufficient volunteers for a local planning commission? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development, Citizen engagement, Trust in citizens Question 20g To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels it should be up to a higher level of government (i.e., the County or the State) to set land-use policies? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, State mandates and preemption Question 21 Looking ahead, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt a Master Plan that addresses land use in the next few years? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 22 In your opinion, has your jurisdiction experienced any significant problems because it does not have a Master Plan? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 24a Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 11c Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say continuing election-related education for clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 24c Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, wind power, Energy Question 24d Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 159 Page 160 Page 161 Page 162 Current page 163 Page 164 Page 165 Page 166 Page 167 Next page next Last page last
Question 13a Regardless of whether or not your jurisdiction expects to have a budget surplus this year, in your opinion, what would be the highest priority for using any potential surplus (if it had one) according to the following groups or individuals? Do you think that they would prefer to spend the budget surplus on public services or infrastructure, save that money for future use, use it to pay down any debt your jurisdiction may have, or reduce taxes? The majority of your jurisdiction's Board/Council would prefer to... Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Debt, Taxes, Services, Tradeoffs Question 13b Regardless of whether or not your jurisdiction expects to have a budget surplus this year, in your opinion, what would be the highest priority for using any potential surplus (if it had one) according to the following groups or individuals? Do you think that they would prefer to spend the budget surplus on public services or infrastructure, save that money for future use, use it to pay down any debt your jurisdiction may have, or reduce taxes? The majority of your jurisdiction's citizens would prefer to... Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Debt, Taxes, Services, Tradeoffs Question 13c Regardless of whether or not your jurisdiction expects to have a budget surplus this year, in your opinion, what would be the highest priority for using any potential surplus (if it had one) according to the following groups or individuals? Do you think that they would prefer to spend the budget surplus on public services or infrastructure, save that money for future use, use it to pay down any debt your jurisdiction may have, or reduce taxes? You personally in your role as a local official would prefer to... Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Debt, Taxes, Services, Tradeoffs Question 24b Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Question 12a Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of your jurisdiction to administer an accurate election? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 12b Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of the County Clerk’s office to administer an accurate recount, if needed? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 09e Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in performance overall? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Question 13b The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will significantly improve election administration in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption Question 20a To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels there is no need for land use planning in your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 20b To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board believes it is not the government’s place to tell landowners how to use their property? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20c o what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too expensive for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20d To what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too time-consuming for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20e To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks the necessary expertise to develop a Master Plan? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20f To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks sufficient volunteers for a local planning commission? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development, Citizen engagement, Trust in citizens Question 20g To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels it should be up to a higher level of government (i.e., the County or the State) to set land-use policies? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, State mandates and preemption Question 21 Looking ahead, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt a Master Plan that addresses land use in the next few years? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 22 In your opinion, has your jurisdiction experienced any significant problems because it does not have a Master Plan? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 24a Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 11c Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say continuing election-related education for clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 24c Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, wind power, Energy Question 24d Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 159 Page 160 Page 161 Page 162 Current page 163 Page 164 Page 165 Page 166 Page 167 Next page next Last page last
Question 13b Regardless of whether or not your jurisdiction expects to have a budget surplus this year, in your opinion, what would be the highest priority for using any potential surplus (if it had one) according to the following groups or individuals? Do you think that they would prefer to spend the budget surplus on public services or infrastructure, save that money for future use, use it to pay down any debt your jurisdiction may have, or reduce taxes? The majority of your jurisdiction's citizens would prefer to... Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Debt, Taxes, Services, Tradeoffs Question 13c Regardless of whether or not your jurisdiction expects to have a budget surplus this year, in your opinion, what would be the highest priority for using any potential surplus (if it had one) according to the following groups or individuals? Do you think that they would prefer to spend the budget surplus on public services or infrastructure, save that money for future use, use it to pay down any debt your jurisdiction may have, or reduce taxes? You personally in your role as a local official would prefer to... Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Debt, Taxes, Services, Tradeoffs Question 24b Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Question 12a Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of your jurisdiction to administer an accurate election? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 12b Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of the County Clerk’s office to administer an accurate recount, if needed? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 09e Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in performance overall? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Question 13b The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will significantly improve election administration in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption Question 20a To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels there is no need for land use planning in your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 20b To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board believes it is not the government’s place to tell landowners how to use their property? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20c o what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too expensive for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20d To what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too time-consuming for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20e To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks the necessary expertise to develop a Master Plan? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20f To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks sufficient volunteers for a local planning commission? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development, Citizen engagement, Trust in citizens Question 20g To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels it should be up to a higher level of government (i.e., the County or the State) to set land-use policies? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, State mandates and preemption Question 21 Looking ahead, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt a Master Plan that addresses land use in the next few years? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 22 In your opinion, has your jurisdiction experienced any significant problems because it does not have a Master Plan? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 24a Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 11c Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say continuing election-related education for clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 24c Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, wind power, Energy Question 24d Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? 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Question 13c Regardless of whether or not your jurisdiction expects to have a budget surplus this year, in your opinion, what would be the highest priority for using any potential surplus (if it had one) according to the following groups or individuals? Do you think that they would prefer to spend the budget surplus on public services or infrastructure, save that money for future use, use it to pay down any debt your jurisdiction may have, or reduce taxes? You personally in your role as a local official would prefer to... Survey Spring 2015 Categories Finance Budget and Operations, Finances, fiscal health, Debt, Taxes, Services, Tradeoffs Question 24b Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Question 12a Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of your jurisdiction to administer an accurate election? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 12b Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of the County Clerk’s office to administer an accurate recount, if needed? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 09e Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in performance overall? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Question 13b The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will significantly improve election administration in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption Question 20a To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels there is no need for land use planning in your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 20b To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board believes it is not the government’s place to tell landowners how to use their property? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20c o what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too expensive for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20d To what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too time-consuming for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20e To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks the necessary expertise to develop a Master Plan? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20f To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks sufficient volunteers for a local planning commission? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development, Citizen engagement, Trust in citizens Question 20g To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels it should be up to a higher level of government (i.e., the County or the State) to set land-use policies? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, State mandates and preemption Question 21 Looking ahead, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt a Master Plan that addresses land use in the next few years? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 22 In your opinion, has your jurisdiction experienced any significant problems because it does not have a Master Plan? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 24a Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 11c Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say continuing election-related education for clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 24c Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, wind power, Energy Question 24d Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 159 Page 160 Page 161 Page 162 Current page 163 Page 164 Page 165 Page 166 Page 167 Next page next Last page last
Question 24b Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Question 12a Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of your jurisdiction to administer an accurate election? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 12b Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of the County Clerk’s office to administer an accurate recount, if needed? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 09e Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in performance overall? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Question 13b The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will significantly improve election administration in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption Question 20a To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels there is no need for land use planning in your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 20b To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board believes it is not the government’s place to tell landowners how to use their property? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20c o what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too expensive for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20d To what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too time-consuming for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20e To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks the necessary expertise to develop a Master Plan? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20f To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks sufficient volunteers for a local planning commission? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development, Citizen engagement, Trust in citizens Question 20g To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels it should be up to a higher level of government (i.e., the County or the State) to set land-use policies? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, State mandates and preemption Question 21 Looking ahead, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt a Master Plan that addresses land use in the next few years? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 22 In your opinion, has your jurisdiction experienced any significant problems because it does not have a Master Plan? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 24a Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 11c Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say continuing election-related education for clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 24c Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, wind power, Energy Question 24d Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? 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Question 12a Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of your jurisdiction to administer an accurate election? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 12b Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of the County Clerk’s office to administer an accurate recount, if needed? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 09e Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in performance overall? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Question 13b The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will significantly improve election administration in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption Question 20a To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels there is no need for land use planning in your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 20b To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board believes it is not the government’s place to tell landowners how to use their property? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20c o what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too expensive for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20d To what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too time-consuming for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20e To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks the necessary expertise to develop a Master Plan? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20f To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks sufficient volunteers for a local planning commission? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development, Citizen engagement, Trust in citizens Question 20g To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels it should be up to a higher level of government (i.e., the County or the State) to set land-use policies? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, State mandates and preemption Question 21 Looking ahead, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt a Master Plan that addresses land use in the next few years? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 22 In your opinion, has your jurisdiction experienced any significant problems because it does not have a Master Plan? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 24a Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 11c Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say continuing election-related education for clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 24c Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, wind power, Energy Question 24d Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 159 Page 160 Page 161 Page 162 Current page 163 Page 164 Page 165 Page 166 Page 167 Next page next Last page last
Question 12b Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident in the ability of the County Clerk’s office to administer an accurate recount, if needed? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 09e Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in performance overall? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Question 13b The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will significantly improve election administration in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption Question 20a To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels there is no need for land use planning in your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 20b To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board believes it is not the government’s place to tell landowners how to use their property? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20c o what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too expensive for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20d To what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too time-consuming for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20e To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks the necessary expertise to develop a Master Plan? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20f To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks sufficient volunteers for a local planning commission? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development, Citizen engagement, Trust in citizens Question 20g To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels it should be up to a higher level of government (i.e., the County or the State) to set land-use policies? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, State mandates and preemption Question 21 Looking ahead, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt a Master Plan that addresses land use in the next few years? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 22 In your opinion, has your jurisdiction experienced any significant problems because it does not have a Master Plan? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 24a Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 11c Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say continuing election-related education for clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 24c Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, wind power, Energy Question 24d Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? 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Question 09e Thinking first about your jurisdiction’s current governing body (i.e., the County Commission, City Council or Commission, Village Council, or Township Board), how would you rate its effectiveness in performance overall? Survey Spring 2018 Categories Governmental Relations, Intragovernmental relations, Local government job performance, Job evaluation of own jurisdiction Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Question 13b The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will significantly improve election administration in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption Question 20a To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels there is no need for land use planning in your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 20b To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board believes it is not the government’s place to tell landowners how to use their property? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20c o what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too expensive for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20d To what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too time-consuming for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20e To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks the necessary expertise to develop a Master Plan? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20f To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks sufficient volunteers for a local planning commission? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development, Citizen engagement, Trust in citizens Question 20g To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels it should be up to a higher level of government (i.e., the County or the State) to set land-use policies? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, State mandates and preemption Question 21 Looking ahead, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt a Master Plan that addresses land use in the next few years? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 22 In your opinion, has your jurisdiction experienced any significant problems because it does not have a Master Plan? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 24a Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 11c Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say continuing election-related education for clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 24c Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, wind power, Energy Question 24d Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? 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Question 13a The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will be worth new costs to your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption, election administration Question 13b The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will significantly improve election administration in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption Question 20a To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels there is no need for land use planning in your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 20b To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board believes it is not the government’s place to tell landowners how to use their property? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20c o what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too expensive for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20d To what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too time-consuming for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20e To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks the necessary expertise to develop a Master Plan? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20f To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks sufficient volunteers for a local planning commission? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development, Citizen engagement, Trust in citizens Question 20g To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels it should be up to a higher level of government (i.e., the County or the State) to set land-use policies? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, State mandates and preemption Question 21 Looking ahead, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt a Master Plan that addresses land use in the next few years? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 22 In your opinion, has your jurisdiction experienced any significant problems because it does not have a Master Plan? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 24a Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 11c Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say continuing election-related education for clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 24c Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, wind power, Energy Question 24d Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 159 Page 160 Page 161 Page 162 Current page 163 Page 164 Page 165 Page 166 Page 167 Next page next Last page last
Question 13b The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most — or all — of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State’s contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree that new equipment will significantly improve election administration in your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, Intragovernmental relations, State mandates and preemption Question 20a To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels there is no need for land use planning in your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 20b To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board believes it is not the government’s place to tell landowners how to use their property? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20c o what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too expensive for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20d To what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too time-consuming for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20e To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks the necessary expertise to develop a Master Plan? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20f To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks sufficient volunteers for a local planning commission? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development, Citizen engagement, Trust in citizens Question 20g To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels it should be up to a higher level of government (i.e., the County or the State) to set land-use policies? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, State mandates and preemption Question 21 Looking ahead, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt a Master Plan that addresses land use in the next few years? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 22 In your opinion, has your jurisdiction experienced any significant problems because it does not have a Master Plan? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 24a Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 11c Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say continuing election-related education for clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 24c Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, wind power, Energy Question 24d Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? 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Question 20a To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels there is no need for land use planning in your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 20b To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board believes it is not the government’s place to tell landowners how to use their property? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20c o what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too expensive for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20d To what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too time-consuming for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20e To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks the necessary expertise to develop a Master Plan? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20f To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks sufficient volunteers for a local planning commission? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development, Citizen engagement, Trust in citizens Question 20g To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels it should be up to a higher level of government (i.e., the County or the State) to set land-use policies? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, State mandates and preemption Question 21 Looking ahead, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt a Master Plan that addresses land use in the next few years? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 22 In your opinion, has your jurisdiction experienced any significant problems because it does not have a Master Plan? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 24a Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 11c Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say continuing election-related education for clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 24c Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, wind power, Energy Question 24d Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? 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Question 20b To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board believes it is not the government’s place to tell landowners how to use their property? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20c o what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too expensive for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20d To what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too time-consuming for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20e To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks the necessary expertise to develop a Master Plan? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20f To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks sufficient volunteers for a local planning commission? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development, Citizen engagement, Trust in citizens Question 20g To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels it should be up to a higher level of government (i.e., the County or the State) to set land-use policies? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, State mandates and preemption Question 21 Looking ahead, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt a Master Plan that addresses land use in the next few years? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 22 In your opinion, has your jurisdiction experienced any significant problems because it does not have a Master Plan? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 24a Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 11c Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say continuing election-related education for clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 24c Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, wind power, Energy Question 24d Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? 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Question 20c o what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too expensive for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20d To what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too time-consuming for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20e To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks the necessary expertise to develop a Master Plan? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20f To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks sufficient volunteers for a local planning commission? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development, Citizen engagement, Trust in citizens Question 20g To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels it should be up to a higher level of government (i.e., the County or the State) to set land-use policies? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, State mandates and preemption Question 21 Looking ahead, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt a Master Plan that addresses land use in the next few years? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 22 In your opinion, has your jurisdiction experienced any significant problems because it does not have a Master Plan? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 24a Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 11c Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say continuing election-related education for clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 24c Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, wind power, Energy Question 24d Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 159 Page 160 Page 161 Page 162 Current page 163 Page 164 Page 165 Page 166 Page 167 Next page next Last page last
Question 20d To what extent do you agree or disagree that developing a Master Plan is too time-consuming for your jurisdiction? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20e To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks the necessary expertise to develop a Master Plan? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20f To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks sufficient volunteers for a local planning commission? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development, Citizen engagement, Trust in citizens Question 20g To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels it should be up to a higher level of government (i.e., the County or the State) to set land-use policies? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, State mandates and preemption Question 21 Looking ahead, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt a Master Plan that addresses land use in the next few years? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 22 In your opinion, has your jurisdiction experienced any significant problems because it does not have a Master Plan? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 24a Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 11c Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say continuing election-related education for clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 24c Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, wind power, Energy Question 24d Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 159 Page 160 Page 161 Page 162 Current page 163 Page 164 Page 165 Page 166 Page 167 Next page next Last page last
Question 20e To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks the necessary expertise to develop a Master Plan? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development Question 20f To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks sufficient volunteers for a local planning commission? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development, Citizen engagement, Trust in citizens Question 20g To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels it should be up to a higher level of government (i.e., the County or the State) to set land-use policies? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, State mandates and preemption Question 21 Looking ahead, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt a Master Plan that addresses land use in the next few years? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 22 In your opinion, has your jurisdiction experienced any significant problems because it does not have a Master Plan? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 24a Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 11c Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say continuing election-related education for clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 24c Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, wind power, Energy Question 24d Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 159 Page 160 Page 161 Page 162 Current page 163 Page 164 Page 165 Page 166 Page 167 Next page next Last page last
Question 20f To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction lacks sufficient volunteers for a local planning commission? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, Community development, Citizen engagement, Trust in citizens Question 20g To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels it should be up to a higher level of government (i.e., the County or the State) to set land-use policies? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, State mandates and preemption Question 21 Looking ahead, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt a Master Plan that addresses land use in the next few years? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 22 In your opinion, has your jurisdiction experienced any significant problems because it does not have a Master Plan? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 24a Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 11c Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say continuing election-related education for clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 24c Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, wind power, Energy Question 24d Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 159 Page 160 Page 161 Page 162 Current page 163 Page 164 Page 165 Page 166 Page 167 Next page next Last page last
Question 20g To what extent do you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction's governing board feels it should be up to a higher level of government (i.e., the County or the State) to set land-use policies? (Among cities, townships, and villages which do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Land use planning, State mandates and preemption Question 21 Looking ahead, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt a Master Plan that addresses land use in the next few years? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 22 In your opinion, has your jurisdiction experienced any significant problems because it does not have a Master Plan? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 24a Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 11c Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say continuing election-related education for clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 24c Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, wind power, Energy Question 24d Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 159 Page 160 Page 161 Page 162 Current page 163 Page 164 Page 165 Page 166 Page 167 Next page next Last page last
Question 21 Looking ahead, how likely is it that your jurisdiction will adopt a Master Plan that addresses land use in the next few years? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 22 In your opinion, has your jurisdiction experienced any significant problems because it does not have a Master Plan? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 24a Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 11c Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say continuing election-related education for clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 24c Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, wind power, Energy Question 24d Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 159 Page 160 Page 161 Page 162 Current page 163 Page 164 Page 165 Page 166 Page 167 Next page next Last page last
Question 22 In your opinion, has your jurisdiction experienced any significant problems because it does not have a Master Plan? (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 24a Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 11c Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say continuing election-related education for clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 24c Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, wind power, Energy Question 24d Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 159 Page 160 Page 161 Page 162 Current page 163 Page 164 Page 165 Page 166 Page 167 Next page next Last page last
Question 24a Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning Question 11c Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say continuing election-related education for clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 24c Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, wind power, Energy Question 24d Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 159 Page 160 Page 161 Page 162 Current page 163 Page 164 Page 165 Page 166 Page 167 Next page next Last page last
Question 11c Overall, how effective or ineffective would you say continuing election-related education for clerks by the State is for your jurisdiction? Survey Spring 2017 Categories Services, Service provision, election administration Question 24c Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, wind power, Energy Question 24d Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 159 Page 160 Page 161 Page 162 Current page 163 Page 164 Page 165 Page 166 Page 167 Next page next Last page last
Question 24c Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, wind power, Energy Question 24d Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 159 Page 160 Page 161 Page 162 Current page 163 Page 164 Page 165 Page 166 Page 167 Next page next Last page last
Question 24d Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 159 Page 160 Page 161 Page 162 Current page 163 Page 164 Page 165 Page 166 Page 167 Next page next Last page last
Question 24e Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development, Energy Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 159 Page 160 Page 161 Page 162 Current page 163 Page 164 Page 165 Page 166 Page 167 Next page next Last page last
Question 24f Thinking about different types of land uses, which of the following, if any, have been a topic of discussion within your jurisdiction's government, including discussion at Board/Council meetings? (check all that apply) (Among jurisdictions that do not have any Master Plan) Survey Fall 2017 Categories Community and Social Issues, Community development, Land use planning, Economic Development Pagination First page first Previous page previous Page 159 Page 160 Page 161 Page 162 Current page 163 Page 164 Page 165 Page 166 Page 167 Next page next Last page last