Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Fall 2016, Question 03d

Impact of behavior of local officials on relationship

Full Question Text

To what extent, if any, would you say the behavior of local officials (professionalism, ethics, etc.) has had a positive or negative impact on the relationship between the State and local governments in Michigan?

Jurisdiction Type Crosstabulation
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
To what extent, if any, would you say the behavior of local officials (professionalism, ethics, etc.) has had a positive or negative impact on the relationship between the State and local governments in Michigan? Very Positive Impact 7% 13% 9% 13% 12%
Somewhat Positive Impact 29% 32% 33% 25% 31%
Mixed Positive and Negative Impact 40% 34% 32% 34% 34%
Somewhat Negative Impact 14% 8% 12% 11% 9%
Very Negative Impact 4% 4% 3% 5% 4%
No Impact 3% 3% 6% 5% 4%
Don't Know 3% 6% 4% 8% 6%