Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Spring 2012, Question 39h

Agree or disagree that would trust state to follow through with future commitments to replace revenue

Full Question Text

Personal Property Tax (PPT) reform is a policy priority in Lansing, and we want to get your perspectives about the PPT overall. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following general statements about the PPT: If the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), I trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds.

Jurisdiction Type Crosstabulation
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
To what extent do you agree or disagree that if the state agrees to replace most or all PPT revenues (but it is not guaranteed in the Constitution), you trust the state will follow through in the future on its commitment to provide those funds? (Among those jurisdictions reporting they receive revenue from the PPT) Strongly Agree 2% 3% 2% 4% 3%
Somewhat Agree 4% 12% 4% 8% 10%
Neither Agree nor Disagree 4% 17% 6% 11% 13%
Somewhat Disagree 13% 18% 17% 20% 17%
Strongly Disagree 78% 40% 71% 57% 50%
Don't Know 0% 10% 0% 1% 7%