Two-thirds of Ionia County citizens support more countywide planning and zoning

In the spring of 2000, Michigan State University's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) conducted a scientific survey of Ionia County citizens to determine their views toward planning and zoning issues.

The survey, entitled "Planning For Our Future", was sent to more than 1,800 randomly selected individuals with a response rate of 42 percent.

On the question: "Do you favor or oppose more planning and zoning within Ionia County?" the responses were overwhelmingly in favor of more planning and zoning.