Michigan Public Policy Survey Questions and Data Tables

Is your local government currently considering or using any of the following strategies related to planning or implementing projects with ARPA funds? (check all that apply) (among jurisdiction which are planning to support any projects using ARPA funds) e. Community engagement (e.g. resident participation in formal committees, etc.)

Is community engagement in determining spending priorities a problem your jurisdiction is facing regarding the management and/or allocation of any ARPA funds?

In 2018, Michigan voters approved a Constitutional amendment that created the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission (MICRC). How familiar are you with this new approach to redistricting in the state?

Overall, do you believe Michigan's new approach of having districts drawn by an independent citizens' commission is a better or worse approach than having them drawn by the legislature?

How much attention would you say you paid to the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission's work in redrawing the state's electoral maps in 2020-21?

In your opinion, how would you rate the performance of the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission on transparency in 2020-21?

In your opinion, how would you rate the performance of the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission on public engagement opportunities (e.g., online public portal, public hearings, etc.) in 2020-21?

In your opinion, how would you rate the performance of the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission on valuing public input in 2020-21?

In your opinion, how would you rate the performance of the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission on ensuring no political party received an unfair advantage in 2020-21?

In your opinion, how would you rate the performance of the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission on drawing districts that protect Communities of Interest (e.g., groups that share cultural, economic, historic bonds, etc.) in 2020-21?

In your opinion, how would you rate the performance of the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission on drawing districts that reflect local county, city, village, or township boundary lines in 2020-21?

In your opinion, how would you rate the performance of the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission on drawing compact districts in 2020-21?

In your opinion, how would you rate the performance of the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission on drawing districts that do not favor or disfavor any particular incumbent or candidate in 2020-21?

In your opinion, how would you rate the performance of the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission on following Voting Rights Act protections for minority voters in 2020-21?

Thinking about the entire process the Michigan Independent Citizens’ Redistricting Commission followed throughout redistricting — such as gathering public input, debate among commission members, taking legal and other advice from its consultants, etc. — how satisfied or dissatisfied are you with its process, overall?

How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the final maps adopted by the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission for U.S. Congressional districts?

How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the final maps adopted by the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission for State Senate districts?

How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the final maps adopted by the Michigan Independent Citizens' Redistricting Commission for State House districts?

In your opinion, how important do you think creating reasonably compact districts should be for creating electoral district maps?

In your opinion, how important do you think reflecting current local county, city, village, or township boundary lines should be for creating electoral district maps?

In your opinion, how important do you think ensuring no political party receives an unfair advantage should be for creating electoral district maps?

In your opinion, how important do you think grouping together Communities of Interest (e.g., groups that share cultural, economic, historic bonds, etc.) should be for creating electoral district maps?

In your opinion, how important do you think drawing districts that do not favor or disfavor any particular incumbent or candidate should be for creating electoral district maps?

Thinking 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 among elected officials themselves within your jurisdiction?

Thinking 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?