To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Municipal self-government is a fundamental value for Finns, and it should not be undermined in any circumstances
Vastausvaihtoehto
Strongly agree; Agree; Disagree; Strongly disagree; Can't say
To what extent do you agree with the following statement: The number of municipalities should be reduced by forced consolidations in order to improve the financial situation of municipalities and municipal services
Vastausvaihtoehto
Strongly agree; Agree; Disagree; Strongly disagree; Can't say
To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Municipalities with large population or area should be divided into several smaller municipalities
Vastausvaihtoehto
Strongly agree; Agree; Disagree; Strongly disagree; Can't say
To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Each municipality should be allowed to decide for themselves when to organise municipal elections
Vastausvaihtoehto
Strongly agree; Agree; Disagree; Strongly disagree; Can't say
To what extent do you agree with the following statement: If local referendums were held more, inhabitants would become more interested in municipal matters and willing to participate in them
Vastausvaihtoehto
Strongly agree; Agree; Disagree; Strongly disagree; Can't say
To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Increasing inhabitants' possibilities to directly influence municipal decision-making (e.g. through local referendums) would easily produce weak and short-sighted decisions
Vastausvaihtoehto
Strongly agree; Agree; Disagree; Strongly disagree; Can't say
To what extent do you agree with the following statement: As experts, municipal manager and officials should have more power in municipal decision-making
Vastausvaihtoehto
Strongly agree; Agree; Disagree; Strongly disagree; Can't say
To what extent do you agree with the following statement: The number of municipal elected offices should be greatly increased - hence inhabitants would be offered more possibilities to participate in managing common issues
Vastausvaihtoehto
Strongly agree; Agree; Disagree; Strongly disagree; Can't say
To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Municipal politicians think mostly about their own interests and do not care about the needs of inhabitants
Vastausvaihtoehto
Strongly agree; Agree; Disagree; Strongly disagree; Can't say
To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Municipal decision-makers are unduly blamed for the decisions they have to make in tough situations and under different expections
Vastausvaihtoehto
Strongly agree; Agree; Disagree; Strongly disagree; Can't say
To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Municipal administration would work better without political parties and municipal politicians, with only officials and experts
Vastausvaihtoehto
Strongly agree; Agree; Disagree; Strongly disagree; Can't say
To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Because the state has reduced its funding for municipal services, decision-makers in my municipality have ended up in a very difficult position in trying to secure service level
Vastausvaihtoehto
Strongly agree; Agree; Disagree; Strongly disagree; Can't say
To what extent do you agree with the following statement: In my municipality of residence, it is the decision-makers' own fault if municipal services do not meet the needs of inhabitants adequately
Vastausvaihtoehto
Strongly agree; Agree; Disagree; Strongly disagree; Can't say
To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Municipal taxation in Finland is not excessive in relation to the selection and quality of municipal services
Vastausvaihtoehto
Strongly agree; Agree; Disagree; Strongly disagree; Can't say
To what extent do you agree with the following statement: If it has to be done, it is better to raise the municipal tax rate than to cut down municipal services
Vastausvaihtoehto
Strongly agree; Agree; Disagree; Strongly disagree; Can't say
To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Citizens should have the right to free or almost free municipal basic services regardless of the costs of service provision
Vastausvaihtoehto
Strongly agree; Agree; Disagree; Strongly disagree; Can't say
Thinking about your municipality of residence, how adequately or inadequately is the following service supplied to meet the demand: Sports, exercise and outdoor recreation possibilities and services
Vastausvaihtoehto
Completely adequately; Fairly adequately; Fairly inadequately; Completely inadequately; Can't say
Thinking about your municipality of residence, how adequately or inadequately is the following service supplied to meet the demand: Schools (e.g. primary school and secondary school)
Vastausvaihtoehto
Completely adequately; Fairly adequately; Fairly inadequately; Completely inadequately; Can't say
Thinking about your municipality of residence, how adequately or inadequately is the following service supplied to meet the demand: Minimum income guarantee (formerly social welfare)
Vastausvaihtoehto
Completely adequately; Fairly adequately; Fairly inadequately; Completely inadequately; Can't say
Thinking about your municipality of residence, how adequately or inadequately is the following service supplied to meet the demand: Street maintenance and lighting
Vastausvaihtoehto
Completely adequately; Fairly adequately; Fairly inadequately; Completely inadequately; Can't say
Thinking about your municipality of residence, how adequately or inadequately is the following service supplied to meet the demand: Municipal health centre services
Vastausvaihtoehto
Completely adequately; Fairly adequately; Fairly inadequately; Completely inadequately; Can't say
Thinking about your municipality of residence, how adequately or inadequately is the following service supplied to meet the demand: Culture services, e.g. theatres
Vastausvaihtoehto
Completely adequately; Fairly adequately; Fairly inadequately; Completely inadequately; Can't say
Thinking about your municipality of residence, how adequately or inadequately is the following service supplied to meet the demand: Services in your municipality of residence as a whole
Vastausvaihtoehto
Completely adequately; Fairly adequately; Fairly inadequately; Completely inadequately; Can't say
If you were offered the following social task or position, how pleased would you be to accept it: Member of school board or other municipal department board
Vastausvaihtoehto
Very pleased; Fairly pleased; Not very pleased; Not pleased at all; Can't say
If you were offered the following social task or position, how pleased would you be to accept it: Involvement in the party association of the political party that pleases you the most
Vastausvaihtoehto
Very pleased; Fairly pleased; Not very pleased; Not pleased at all; Can't say
How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Has plenty of experience of local council work and municipal politics
Vastausvaihtoehto
Very pleased; Fairly pleased; Not very pleased; Not pleased at all; Can't say
How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Represents people of your age group
Vastausvaihtoehto
Very pleased; Fairly pleased; Not very pleased; Not pleased at all; Can't say
How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is active in organisational policy
Vastausvaihtoehto
Very pleased; Fairly pleased; Not very pleased; Not pleased at all; Can't say
How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is a well-known person in your municipality of residence
Vastausvaihtoehto
Very pleased; Fairly pleased; Not very pleased; Not pleased at all; Can't say
How pleased would you be to see the following characteristic in your own representative in next Autumn's municipal elections: Is a good public performer and has a good delivery
Vastausvaihtoehto
Very pleased; Fairly pleased; Not very pleased; Not pleased at all; Can't say
