Survey Finds Support for Road Millage in HartlandSurvey Finds Support for Road Millage in Hartland

1/22/13 - While there is not overwhelming support for a road millage in Hartland Township, those who are in favor are more than double those who oppose it. That’s one of the findings of a resident survey expected to be reviewed tonight by the Board of Trustees. The survey, which was returned by 758 of the 1,550 Hartland households it was sent to, also gathered input on strategic priorities, public schools and community events. But the main focus was on a potential road millage under consideration for the ballot in May. 50% of survey respondents said they would support a millage to improve township roads, while 24% would oppose it and 24% were undecided. However, when asked about budget priorities, 69% of respondents cited road maintenance as a top consideration, the same level that said law enforcement should be a high priority. Also garnering more 60% were fire and emergency medical services. The survey, conducted by Cobalt Community Research of Lansing, also broke down results for specific road projects, with the top answer at 57% in favor of a millage for maintenance and repairs on paved township roads. 45% favored paving high-traffic gravel roads, while 39% were for maintaining gravel roads. The survey, which costs just under $10,000, had a margin of error of 2.6%. The survey results can be downloaded below. (JK)