This page brings together James De La Rosa’s service record, leadership profile, and commitment to District 5 in one place.
James De La Rosa serves as District 5 Representative and in multiple leadership roles tied to economic development, enterprise oversight, infrastructure, and community progress. His service reflects a commitment to follow-through, accountability, and building lasting opportunity for the people of District 5 and the Gila River Indian Community.
Began serving as District 5 Council Representative - First Term
Wild Horse Pass broke ground on a $143 million expansion in Chandler, AZ, featuring a new 11-story "Sunrise" tower with 205 rooms
Casa Blanca School Owners Team (Member) - Groundbreaking for the new, state-of-the-art Casa Blanca Community School a $45 million project
Began serving as Chairman of the Economic Development Standing Committee and helped advance work tied to economic growth, entity collaboration, and long-range development opportunity.
Casa Blanca School Owners Team (Member) - New “State-of-the-Art” Casa Blanca Community School Completes Construction Utilizing Innovative 105L Leasing Program
Casino Expansion Owners Team (Member) - The Gila River Indian Community broke ground on the $180-million Santan Mountain Casino, Located near Chandler, AZ.
Began serving as Chairman of Gila River Development and helped advance work tied to destination assets, economic growth, and long-range development opportunity.
Casino Expansion Owners Team (Member) - Completed the expansion of the Gila River's Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino in Chandler, a $143 million project.
Advocated and helped guide the transition of the Casa Blanca post office to its current standalone space
Gila River Arts and Crafts Building Demolished for Future Community Development.
Re-Elected as District 5 Council Representative - Second Term
Began serving as Chairman of the Gila River Indian Community Utility Authority, supporting oversight connected to infrastructure, energy, and utility progress.
Casino Expansion Owners Team (Member) - Completion of Gila River Resorts & Casinos Fourth Casino San Tan Mountain, A $180 million project
Official groundbreaking for the New Sacaton Market
Creation of The Economic Development Opportunity Standing Committee (EDOSC) - To Spur Economic Development Outside the Community's Borders.
Secured Pre-Development Funding for The Arts and Crafts Re-Vitalization
NHRA, Firebird Motorsports Park, and the Gila River Indian Community announced a multi-year extension to keep the Arizona Nationals at the Historic Firebird dragstrip.
Transitioning the Wild Horse Pass Development Authority into Gila River Development (GRD), Gila River Outdoors (GRO), Gila, Gas, Goods (Triple GGG), FireBird MotorSport Park. to more clearly reflect our brand and image.
The Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) Fuel Tax Exemption Program begins, a pilot program for the State of Arizona that allows eligible tribal members to receive an immediate $0.18 per gallon discount on gasoline purchases at participating stations within the Community.
LPGA - The Ford Championship professional golf tournament held at Whirlwind Golf Club
GRICUA officially begins to receive 20 MW's of power from the Box Canyon Solar Project.
Ground Breaking for the Olas S-thoñ Solar Project a historic, trailblazing initiative the first utility-scale solar development located directly within the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC). Developed by the Gila River Indian Community Utility Authority (GRICUA)
The Grand Opening of the New Sacaton Market, bringing new services and food options to The Members of The Community.
Implementation of The Community's First Targeted Economic Development Plan
The Creation of a Boys and Girls Club Satellite site in District 5
Chandler Ostrich Festival relocates for the first time in two decades to RawHide at Wild Horse Pass.
The official Gila River Indian Community specialty license plate is released through the Arizona Department of Transportation
Continues serving on Council and across key boards, committees, and oversight bodies focused on community benefits, economic development, infrastructure, and long-term opportunity.
