Updated at: 07/22/2009 2:17 PM
By: FELICIA FONSECA, Associated Press Writer
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Navajo council OKs effort to create green jobs
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - Supporters of an effort to create green jobs on the
Navajo Nation say a newly formed commission would go great lengths to create
a private sector on the reservation and market the traditional way of life.
Navajo lawmakers voted during their summer session this week to establish
the Navajo Green Economy Commission, and approved an account to fund the
effort on Wednesday.
Both measures now go to President Joe Shirley Jr.
The volunteer commission's first task will be to survey the community needs
and the economic landscape of the reservation where half the work force is
unemployed.
Supporters say once funding is secured, it could support small-scale
projects including a textile wool mill, farmers' market or renewable energy
plants.
(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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