# Hermosillo municipal administration initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hermosillo-municipal-administration-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-09-25T00:24:00.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 5.

The municipal administration in Hermosillo, Sonora, has introduced several initiatives focused on citizen engagement and public safety. Mayor Antonio Astiazarán Gutiérrez launched the CRECES Budget program, a participatory budgeting initiative allocating 100 million pesos for local public works. The program has grown from an initial 40 million pesos in 2022 and was recently recognized with the ‘Premio NovaGob México 2026’ for innovation in citizen participation. In its fifth edition, the program has involved more than 187,000 residents in defining 264 public works projects. The current cycle aims to finance 50 zone projects, six district projects, and one city-wide project. Recent assemblies, such as one in the Lomas de Madrid neighborhood, have detailed the specific funding scales available to residents: 1.2 million pesos for specific zones, 4.9 million pesos for sectors, and 20 million pesos for city-wide initiatives. Previous projects funded through this scheme include improved lighting, painting, and the installation of Immediate Response Centers (CRI) to enhance local security. Political figure Gildardo Real noted that the city has invested 5,365 million pesos in public works since 2021 without incurring additional debt. In his second government report, the Mayor highlighted significant advancements in security and infrastructure. Data indicated that the perception of insecurity in the city fell from 66.8% to 43.2% over five years. The administration reported a 26% drop in crime incidence and a 65.7% reduction in domestic violence cases. Security investments include 640 million pesos for 350 electric patrol cars, 1,000 surveillance cameras, 21 Immediate Response Centers, and the use of ‘EscuaDrones’ for aerial surveillance. Emergency response times were reduced from 40 to 5 minutes. Regarding infrastructure and economy, the administration reported a cumulative public works investment of 5,365.9 million pesos since 2021.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Hermosillo expands participatory budgeting fund to 100 million pesos

Hermosillo has expanded its participatory budgeting program, Presupuesto CRECES, to 100 million pesos, allowing citizens to vote on community projects and infrastructure improvements.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hermosillo-expands-participatory-budgeting-fund-to-100-million-pesos

### 2026-09-21: Hermosillo citizens define 264 works via Creces program

Hermosillo's ‘Presupuesto Creces’ program has enabled 187,000 citizens to define 264 public works projects with a budget that has grown to 100 million pesos.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hermosillo-citizens-define-264-works-via-creces-program

### 2026-09-18: Mexican municipalities report on infrastructure, security, and economic growth

Municipal leaders across Mexico presented second annual reports, highlighting infrastructure investments, improved security metrics in Hermosillo, and economic developments in Xicoténcatl and Huejutla.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hermosillo-mayor-presents-second-government-report-on-security-and-infrastructure

### 2026-09-16: Hermosillo reports significant drop in insecurity perception

Mayor Antonio Astiazarán reported that Hermosillo has achieved the largest reduction in perceived insecurity among Mexican capitals, alongside improved credit ratings and audited public works.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hermosillo-reports-significant-drop-in-insecurity-perception

### 2026-09-15: Hermosillo Mayor launches 100 million peso participatory budget program

Hermosillo Mayor Antonio Astiazarán has launched the CRECES Budget program, inviting citizens to propose and vote on public works projects for a 100 million peso fund.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hermosillo-mayor-launches-100-million-peso-participatory-budget-program

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