Michigan local leaders

The latest installment of the Michigan Public Policy Survey, conducted by CLOSUP, found that Michigan leaders believe not enough residents are running for elected office.

Recent results from CLOSUP's Michigan Public Policy Survey show that local leaders have less trust in residents responsibly participating in the policymaking process while the health of democracy at the local level has improved slightly

Despite significant opportunities for infusions of federal funding over the past two years, Michigan local officials report little change in the fiscal health of their local governments and feel concerned about their governments’ long-term financial ...