Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Spring 2018, Question 13b

General state of public discourse between elected officials and residents within jurisdiction

Full Question Text

Thinking more generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse between elected officials and residents within your jurisdiction?

 
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
Thinking more generally about the tone of discussion and communication that takes place around local policy issues, how would you describe the general state of public discourse between elected officials and residents within your jurisdiction? Very Constructive 21% 31% 19% 16% 27%
Somewhat Constructive 38% 39% 41% 40% 40%
Mixed 31% 24% 32% 30% 26%
Somewhat Divisive 6% 2% 7% 6% 4%
Very Divisive 0% 1% 1% 2% 1%
Don't Know 3% 3% 1% 5% 3%