Curley Deschene First 100 Days Action Plan

Appoint and seek confirmation of qualified, experienced, professional division directors.

Require compliance from all Executive Branch offices to initiate and finalize a full financial audit for the Office of the President and Vice President.

Issue an Executive Order outlining how the Curley/Deschene Administration will govern and utilize the line-item veto authority, granted by the Navajo people, which has led to many disputes within the government for decades.

Direct the Navajo Department of Health Director to immediately resolve the deficiencies in direct services to Navajo elders at senior centers and other programs and prioritize healthier meals for elders.

Mandate all Executive Branch employees to complete sexual harassment prevention training and professional development training, including customer service, within 90 days.

Issue an Executive Order to restore the Navajo Nation Drug and Gang Task Force to confront drug trafficking, bootlegging, and gang activity in our communities.

Meet with the leadership of the 110 chapters through agency or regional meetings.

Implement the "Bringing Our People Home Initiative" through a housing emergency action plan based on identified barriers to accelerate housing development for working families, professionals, teachers, healthcare workers, first responders, and others.

Mandate reform within the Division of Community Development to accelerate the management and completion of backlogged projects and use of appropriated funds.

Develop a fund management plan to implement the use of the existing opioid settlement funds to confront substance abuse and to provide long-term support for recovery.

Develop and finalize four-year priorities and goals with the Navajo Nation Council through resolution or written agreement.

Establish an economic advisory group consisting of Navajo business owners and entrepreneurs.

Issue an Executive Order to reform and expedite the 164 review process.

Begin implementing a real-time website to report on the progress of funded infrastructure and capital projects to support chapters and increase transparency for the public.

Identify delays and barriers to expedite the implementation of $244 million in broadband funding secured through the recent passage of Resolution CJY-33-26.

Direct the Division of Natural Resources to create a long-term sustainability plan for land-use, natural resources including water, air, forestry, and other factors.

Implement a Navajo Nation master water plan, making clean water access a top priority.

Establish a climate change work group to develop mitigation plans and long-term solutions to address the impacts of global warming, in coordination with the existing Climate Adaptation Plan.

Continue federal advocacy to secure congressional approval of the Northern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement based on the Navajo Nation Council's approval of the settlement terms through Resolution CMY-26-24.

Engage the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on the pending supplemental grant application to close the $54 million funding gap on the Chinle veterans nursing home, Warriors Home, and direct the Navajo Nation Washington Office to prioritize this effort.

Direct the Navajo Nation Veterans Administration to complete, within 60 days, a full review of the Veterans Trust Fund policy in consultation with Agency veteran commanders and the Navajo Nation Veterans Advisory Council, with concrete recommendations.