We’re only in year 1 of Biden-Harris
Published in the Navajo Times 2.3.2022
Published in the Navajo Times 2.3.2022
For years, the Navajo Nation has pushed for serious federal investment in our infrastructure, and just one year into this administration, President Biden and Vice President Harris have already funded projects to invest in our transportation, water systems, technology, sanitation infrastructure, climate resiliency, and so much more. They have also provided the largest investment in Indian Country in history–providing $30 billion for tribes from the American Rescue Plan and $13 billion for tribes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal.
Modernization of our water systems is crucial for our future. Water is life, we’ve heard and said this phrase many times. Now we have real investments that will ensure our communities have access to safe, reliable drinking water. With the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, President Biden and Vice President Harris are helping our nation and many other tribal nations improve and build upon our infrastructure projects. On top of this, the legislation also provides a direct investment of $65.7 million for the reconstruction of the Little Colorado River levee — a crucial water source that residents of Winslow and the Navajo Nation rely on.
With President Biden and Vice President Harris leading, tribal communities once again have a true partner in the White House. The administration is delivering much needed funding to keep our people safe and fight this virus and now the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is going to allow us to build for the future. The good news is this is only year one of this administration, they are not done yet. The Biden-Harris administration is fighting for Indian Country.
We as Navajo-Native voters delivered a win for the Democrats in 2020 and now in year one, Democrats are delivering. We still have voting rights legislation to work on, and we know this is a generational fight. Thankfully, Navajo Nation and many tribes know how to play the long game. We’ve been doing it for centuries. Get registered to vote, keep making your voices heard, keep voting, and stay involved.
Ahéhee
Jaynie Parrish, Kayenta, AZ
