Planning

Mission Statement

“Our mission is to effectively and efficiently oversee the Tribal administrative structure based on the overall goals and objectives established by the Tribal Council.”

 

Planning Staff

Leanne Jenkins - Tribal Planning Director
Betty Oppenheimer - Publications Specialist
Gideon Cauffman - Cultural Resources Specialist/Enrollment Officer

 

Library Staff

Siri A. Hiltz - Tribal Librarian
Susan Johnson - Library Assistant
Marlene Hanson - Library Assistant

 
Planning Department

The Planning Department focuses primarily on the long-range development and implementation of the projects and activities identified in the Tribal Comprehensive Plan and its associated sub-plans, such as the Transportation Plan and Vision Master Plan. Planning staff work with all Tribal departments to develop federal, state and local grant proposals for funding program enhancements as opportunities become available. Projects funded as a result of Planning efforts include:
 
- Dental Clinic

- Water and Wastewater utilities
- Tribal Artist Development
- Tribal Library Operations
- Elder Caregiver Support
- Youth Mentoring and Youth Leadership Programs
- Jimmycomelately Estuary restoration
- Community Technology Center
- Highway Safety: Bicycle Helmets and Car Seats
- Historic Preservation
- NAGPRA Repatriation

- Blyn transit service

- Digital collections and online museum