Spring 2022

To what extent, if at all, is it a problem for your jurisdiction's government to find qualified candidates for part-time / seasonal positions?

Overall, do you consider your jurisdiction's fringe benefits package(s) — or lack thereof — for new hires to be too generous, about right, or not generous enough?

Overall, do you consider your jurisdiction's fringe benefits package(s) — or lack thereof — for current employees to be too generous, about right, or not generous enough?

In your opinion, how much of a problem, if at all, is retaining current employees for your jurisdiction's government?

In your opinion, how much of a problem, if at all, is turnover due to retirements for your jurisdiction's government?

In your opinion, how much of a problem, if at all, is recruiting employees with needed skills for your jurisdiction's government?

In your opinion, how much of a problem, if at all, is employee morale for your jurisdiction's government?

In your opinion, how much of a problem, if at all, is employee workload for your jurisdiction's government?

In your opinion, how much of a problem, if at all, are impacts of hostile public interactions for your jurisdiction's government?

In your opinion, how much of a problem, if at all, are continuing COVID-19 work environment policies for your jurisdiction's government?

In your opinion, how much of a problem, if at all, are issues related to remote work, telework, flexible schedules, etc. for your jurisdiction's government?

To what extent, if at all, is it a problem for your jurisdiction's government to find qualified candidates for fire positions?

To what extent, if at all, is it a problem for your jurisdiction's government to find qualified candidates for police positions?

To what extent, if at all, is it a problem for your jurisdiction's government to find qualified candidates for administration / management positions?

To what extent, if at all, is it a problem for your jurisdiction's government to find qualified candidates for other public works and services positions?

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 residents themselves within your jurisdiction?

In general, would you say the residents of your community have a positive or negative view of your jurisdiction's government employees (not including elected officials)?

During the next twelve months, do you expect good times or bad times for local economic conditions in your community?

Overall, would you say the government's workforce is reflective of the community's population in terms of gender composition?

Overall, would you say the government's workforce is reflective of the community's population in terms of racial and/or ethnic composition?

Does your jurisdiction have any particular policies or practices for recruiting or retaining a workforce reflective of your community's gender composition?

Does your jurisdiction have any particular policies or practices for recruiting or retaining a workforce reflective of your community's racial and/or ethnic composition?

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect election equipment failures/malfunctions will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect inaccurate voter registration lists will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect disturbances at polling places (e.g., inappropriate campaigning, voter intimidation, etc.) will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect recruiting enough poll workers and other election staff will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect poll worker errors in following election procedures will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect intentional disinformation targeted at your jurisdiction's citizens about voting procedures or other election issues will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Thinking ahead to the November 2022 general election, to what extent, if any, do you expect election administration processes after polls close (e.g., counting absentee ballots, precinct reconciliation, certifying the final tally, etc.) will or will not be a problem with election administration in your jurisdiction?

Overall, to what extent would you say you are confident that your County will administer an accurate recount, if needed?