**Claudia Agatón Sworn in as Ensenada’s First Female Mayor**
On Monday afternoon, Claudia Agatón Muñiz made history by taking her oath as the first female mayor of Ensenada, marking a significant milestone for the city. The inaugural ceremony took place in the Municipal House lobby, with the Bando Solemne handed to Agatón for the period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2027. This pivotal document was presented by Dunnia Montserrat Murillo López, President of the Directing Board of the XXV Legislature of the Baja California Congress.
The event was attended by Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, who witnessed Agatón Muñiz’s oath-taking along with the swearing-in of the municipal trustee and council members who will form the new Ayuntamiento of Ensenada.
In her address, Mayor Agatón issued the declaration of the installation of the XXV Ayuntamiento of Ensenada and called for the first extraordinary council session scheduled for October 1 at noon in the Benito Juárez Hall of the City Hall.
Agatón emphasized that the new administration will work in unity and that public policies will focus on the residents of Ensenada. She underscored the importance of consensus in achieving community development, promising a government that listens and actively addresses the needs of its people. “Our municipal government will be a facilitator where ‘how to’ will be the only way forward,” she remarked.
**Secondary Article: “New Leadership Plans for Ensenada’s Development”**
With Claudia Agatón now inaugurated as Ensenada’s first female mayor, attention turns to the new administration’s plans for the city’s future. The mayor has already declared her intention to focus on unity and people-centered policies.
In a recent statement, Mayor Agatón detailed some immediate goals for her tenure. High on the agenda is improving public safety, which will involve upgrading infrastructure and increasing community engagement. Additionally, Agatón plans to tackle Ensenada’s pressing issues with street lighting and road maintenance, promising significant improvements in these areas.
Efforts will also be directed toward making government services more accessible to residents. This includes pushing for the digital transformation of municipal services, enabling citizens to carry out procedures online more efficiently.
In related news, the Cross Border Express (CBX) has announced that its service charges will increase starting October 1. This hike is part of broader adjustments aimed at enhancing service quality and efficiency for the many residents who travel between Mexico and the United States through the SENTRI lanes.
These initial steps by Mayor Agatón indicate a proactive approach to governance, where listening to and meeting the needs of the Ensenada community stand at its core.