11/27/12 - Hartland officials are asking residents to share their opinions regarding how the township spends its money and sets its priorities. Fifteen hundred households in the township were randomly selected to receive the survey, which will go out this week. They will have the option to fill out the paper survey or go online with a unique code to fill out the survey electronically. Township Manager James Wickman says the survey is being offered through a professional company and is largely standardized, allowing Hartland officials to compare their results to surveys given in other municipalities and in the private sector. The survey includes 25 questions on the quality of life and services in the township, what kinds of services the township should prioritize when budgeting, and what kind of millage residents would consider supporting. Wickman tells WHMI this last point is especially important since township officials are considering revisiting the idea of a road millage ballot issue. Such a ballot issue was defeated by township voters in August of 2010, but officials want to know why that ballot issue failed and whether another one could pass if offered now. Wickman adds that he would like to conduct a survey like this every two to three years so the township can stay in line with the will of the people. (TD)
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