**Tecate Continues Proposal for $65 Monthly Trash Collection Fee**
The proposal to implement a 65-peso monthly fee for trash collection in Tecate remains active, despite facing scrutiny from legislators and the State Audit Office. The Mayor of Tecate, Román Cota Muñoz, clarified that the city is still considering this charge as part of its municipal income plan for 2025. In a recent briefing, Cota stated, “We are not currently considering the removal of this fee.”
The proposed charge aims to ensure trash collection services for 31,000 households, potentially generating around 24 million pesos in annual revenue for the municipality. To address concerns and observations, the proposal is being reviewed in collaboration with the State Audit Office. “We hope to send our response to the Audit Office today. Once approved, we will proceed with the approval of the addendum by the city council,” Cota indicated.
Following city council endorsement, the document will be forwarded to the state Congress to be included in the 2025 Income Law project, awaiting a full vote. Cota acknowledged that the initial presentation of the Income Law had “substantial errors,” both in form and substance.
Additionally, Cota confirmed his commitment to closing the garbage transfer center in the Guajardo neighborhood within the first 100 days of his administration, which began on October 1st.
**Secondary Article: Increase in Salaries Triggers Reactions Among Tecate Business Owners**
Recent discussions about raising the minimum wage have sparked concern among Tecate’s business community. According to the local Chamber of Commerce (Canaco), some businesses might consider reducing staff to manage increased operational costs.
Furthermore, festive season measures such as the “Safe December” campaign promise stricter enforcement. In Tecate, alcohol checks will be set up to ensure road safety. Drivers found under the influence face a fine of 4,342 pesos. With the holiday season approaching, local authorities are urging residents to stay vigilant against cyber fraud and phone scams, directing victims to report incidents promptly via emergency services.