
2002 Annual Report Executive Summary
Metlakatla Indian Enterprise Community
Metlakatla was designated as an Enterprise Community in February of 1999. Melakatla has a continuous two year plan reflecting the current plans the Community through the Planning Committee, and the Council Annette Islands Reserve, Metlakatla, Alaska. In 2002, Metlakatla continues to plan using the benchmark system as a basis for the future with the following continued ideas in mind:
1. To stabilize local government revenues enough to maintain quality, essential tribal government services;
2. To take action steps toward the promotion of industrial development opportunities and use of the Annette Islands Reserve's natural resources;
3. To provide for the land needs (commercial, industrial, residential and recreational) of community expansion while still maintaining a quality environment;
4. To provide quality utility services (water, sewer, solid waste, electric power) needed to accommodate population and economic growth and at the same time, to protect the public health and safety;
5. To ensure that adequate housing is provided to accommodate population growth; and
6.
To provide the necessary training and skills to enable Metlakatla Indian
Community residents to participate in new or expanded economic activities.
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