WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren joined Lee Ye Toh (Klagetoh) Chapter leadership on December 19 for a comprehensive development planning meeting focused on strengthening infrastructure, expanding opportunity, and laying the groundwork for long-term growth for the chapter.
Chapter leaders outlined priority projects that include renovating the equipment warehouse and chapter facilities, installing a powered solar backup system, improving emergency access, and adding security lighting and surveillance. Plans also include constructing new community assets such as a culture pavilion and a year-round gardening facility, enhancing landscaping with native plants, and upgrading the chapter’s vehicle fleet. Together, these efforts reflect a coordinated approach to modernizing community facilities and supporting future development.
Discussions also highlighted ongoing challenges facing the chapter, including low water pressure, limited water and power line capacity, households still without electricity, and staffing constraints. Leaders emphasized the importance of conducting water system assessments, mapping existing utilities, and coordinating closely with relevant agencies to prioritize solutions that directly benefit residents, particularly elders.
A key focus of the meeting was the redevelopment of the former BIA compound. Chapter officials shared a vision to transform the centrally located site into a mixed-use area that could support economic development, tourism, essential services, and job creation. Cleanup, infrastructure assessments, and feasibility studies were identified as critical next steps.
President Nygren commended chapter leadership for their thoughtful planning and encouraged continued collaboration, community involvement, and follow-through. He emphasized the importance of leveraging available resources, aligning projects with supportive legislation, and ensuring infrastructure investments lead to meaningful improvements for families throughout Klagetoh.
