By Rocío Cisneros
During José Luis Dagnino López’s first year as mayor of San Felipe, his administration has made notable progress across several areas. Key highlights include the expansion of tactical equipment and vehicles for the Municipal Police, reinforcing security in the port, as well as initiatives to attract more tourism. Efforts have also been made to increase electrical coverage to support the region’s economic development.
The administration has focused on five main pillars: Social Welfare and Inclusion; Land Use Planning, Infrastructure, and Sustainable Mobility; Economic Development; and Municipal Competitiveness. Work has also been carried out in Citizen Security and the Cross-Cutting Axis of Effective Governance, which aims to modernize citizen services, making them more accessible and high-quality.
Security Measures
San Felipe now has the largest police fleet in its history, with over 30 units, strengthened tactical equipment, and increased salaries for municipal officers. Previously, around $1.2 million USD were allocated to security; this has now increased to over $2.7 million to reduce crime rates.
Energy and Tourism Development
Despite limited local energy capacity for tourism, hotel, and real estate projects, the municipality coordinated with the Department of Energy (SENER) and the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) to include San Felipe in the national public policy plan. This agreement increases the port’s local energy capacity, facilitating new private investments and strengthening the port’s tourism potential.
A recent milestone is the proposal to extend a 50-mile power line to Valle Chico, aiming to energize more than 600,000 acres of agricultural land. Valued at around $19.4 million USD, the project targets a region with strong potential for agriculture, clean energy development, and job creation.
Social and Municipal Services
During the first year, property taxes were not increased and the Public Lighting Fee (DAP) remained at $0.8 USD, despite the installation of 800 new streetlights. Discounts were also introduced for vulnerable groups, including single mothers and people with disabilities.
After one year of governance, San Felipe is beginning to see positive changes in security and in projects designed to leverage the port’s economic and tourism potential.
