The Future

SXD’s mission to guide, lead, and support the community, providing a legacy for future generations, has not changed since operations began, and will not change in the future. However, the environment in which this mission is carried out is constantly changing, and will provide impetus for changes in District operations over the next 5-10 years. The District population, as well as the population of surrounding jurisdictions, will continue to grow, further increasing demand for social services and protection of resources. The provision of services and stewardship of resources will also become more complex, as the District continues to increase its presence and successfully meets its goal of having a place at the table when decisions affecting its people are made.

SXD’s commitment to meeting basic societal needs of education, health and wellness, housing, senior care and protection of cultural and natural resources will not change. That commitment is expanding to include the need for economic development and generating sustainable revenue streams within the community, improving employment and quality of life for residents. This expansion will continue over the next 5-10 years, as the District oversees and coordinates the incubation of new businesses and employment opportunities within its boundaries, and further develops its grants program. The District envisions increasing revenues enough to allow costly infrastructure projects such as road improvements. Within the next 5-10 years, we will expand our services and efforts to result in a significant, sustainable increase in autonomy and quality of life for members of the Wa:k O’odham community.