The Plan for
a Stronger San Carlos Apache Nation
Our Nation has the resources, talent, and sovereignty to build a stronger future for every member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe. By strengthening our tribal government, investing in our infrastructure, expanding economic opportunity, and ensuring transparent leadership, we can create lasting prosperity while preserving our traditions and culture and protecting our lands.
Economic Development & Self-Sufficiency
Build Strategic Corporate Partnerships
Develop CSR and Community Partnership initiatives with major corporations; pursue long-term partnerships with industries that invest in education, workforce development, healthcare, broadband, and infrastructure; establish a Tribal Office of Corporate Partnerships to recruit private-sector investment.
Secure Federal Funding
Aggressively pursue state and federal investment and appropriations; expand tribal grant-writing capacity; strengthen relationships with Arizona's congressional delegation and state and federal agencies.
Leverage Tribal Natural Resources
Develop tribal resources responsibly through eco-tourism and outdoor recreation, sand and gravel production, water resources, renewable energy opportunities, and land development that protects Apache values and culture.
Exercising Tribal Sovereignty
Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)
Pursue designation to attract manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and international business, creating revenue and jobs.
HUB Zone Certification
Develop CSR and Community Partnership initiatives with major corporations; pursue long-term partnerships with industries that invest in education, workforce development, healthcare, broadband, and infrastructure; establish a Tribal Office of Corporate Partnerships to recruit private-sector investment.
Expand 638 Enterprises
Develop businesses across healthcare, construction, IT, environmental services, public safety, and facilities management.
Modernize Tribal Tax Code
Encourage investment, promote business growth, increase fairness and transparency.
Modernize the Law & Order Code
Update and strengthen the tribe's legal code to reflect current needs, ensure consistent enforcement, and support a safer, more accountable community.
Infrastructure First
Water
Expand reliable drinking water systems, improve irrigation, upgrade aging infrastructure.
Power
Pursue 638 Self-Governance, utility cooperative partnerships, regional power agreements, and renewable energy with workforce training.
Roads
Repair existing roads, expand access, improve safety and lighting, pursue transportation funding.
Public Safety Communications
Pursue designation to attract manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and international business, creating revenue and jobs.
Tribal Grid System
Develop a comprehensive GIS and infrastructure mapping system.
Education & Workforce
Fast Track College Accreditation
Expand San Carlos Apache College partnerships to increase accredited programs, workforce certifications, and apprenticeships.
Reform General Assistance
Delegate administration to Social Services, establish clear eligibility standards, prioritize direct payments to providers, conduct regular program reviews.
Financial Accountability & Transparency
Internal Review of Tribal Finances
Comprehensive audit of tribal departments, enterprises, programs, grants, and contracts.
Financial Transparency
Annual independent audits, quarterly financial reports, public budget summaries, procurement transparency, performance dashboards, and citizen access to financial information.
Support the campaign
Our Nation has the resources, talent, and sovereignty to build a stronger future, but it takes all of us to make that vision reality. Whether you can give financially, volunteer your time, or lend your skills, every contribution helps carry this movement to every corner of San Carlos Apache Nation.