Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Fall 2013, Question 32c

Priority given to cuts to fringe benefits of the jurisdiction's current retirees in the course of bankruptcy

Full Question Text

Although conditions in individual jurisdictions will vary, in your opinion, what priority should ultimately be given to cuts to fringe benefits (health care, etc.) of the jurisdiction's current retirees in the course of bankruptcy?

Jurisdiction Type Crosstabulation
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
Although conditions in individual jurisdictions will vary, in your opinion, what priority should ultimately be given to cuts to fringe benefits (health care, etc.) of the jurisdiction's current retirees in the course of bankruptcy? High Priority to Pursue 15% 9% 20% 10% 11%
Somewhat of a Priority to Pursue 40% 27% 39% 29% 30%
Neither 5% 8% 6% 10% 8%
Somewhat of a Priority to Prevent 17% 17% 16% 13% 17%
High Priority to Prevent 16% 14% 10% 17% 14%
Action Should Never be Taken 6% 9% 6% 13% 9%
Don't Know 0% 16% 4% 8% 12%