# Jalisco municipal reforms and regional development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jalisco-municipal-reforms-and-regional-development
> Updated: 2026-09-27T20:32:12.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 3.

The Instituto Electoral y de Participación Ciudadana (IEPC) has finalized the structure of municipal councils for the 2026-2027 electoral process in Jalisco, Mexico. Utilizing demographic data from the 2025 INEGI Intercensal Survey, the IEPC has adjusted the number of council members (regidurías) across the state’s 125 municipalities to align with federal constitutional reforms.

Under the new regulations, municipalities with populations between 50,001 and 500,000—including Puerto Vallarta, Tala, Ameca, and Zapotlán el Grande—will have 14 members. Larger municipalities exceeding 500,000 residents, such as Guadalajara and Zapopan, will maintain 15 members. Smaller municipalities with fewer than 50,000 residents will consist of 11 members. The reform also incorporates provisions for proportional representation to promote democratic diversity; for example, Tuxpan will reserve four seats for members of indigenous communities.

Parallel to these electoral changes, Governor Pablo Lemus continues regional development initiatives. This includes the statewide expansion of the ‘Colmenas’ community model to provide educational and cultural services in vulnerable areas. In Juanacatlán, a 15 million peso investment has been announced for a new health center in the Villas Andalucía subdivision to serve 30,000 residents, complemented by the deployment of mobile medical units and plans for a new bridge to enhance connectivity with El Salto.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Jalisco IEPC defines municipal council structures for 2027 elections

The Jalisco IEPC approved the structure of municipal councils for the 2027 elections, setting council sizes based on new population-driven electoral reforms.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jalisco-iepc-defines-municipal-council-structures-for-2027-elections

### 2026-09-25: Jalisco implements municipal council reforms and new health projects

Jalisco's IEPC has redefined municipal council sizes for 2027 based on population, while Governor Pablo Lemus expands community 'Colmenas' centers and announces new health infrastructure in Juanacatlán.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pablo-lemus-announces-health-and-infrastructure-projects-in-juanacatln

### 2026-09-11: Guadalajara Provincial Council announces new investment fund and electricity savings

The Diputación de Guadalajara announced a new Municipal Investment Fund and a framework agreement to reduce electricity costs for local town halls by up to 40%.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guadalajara-provincial-council-announces-new-investment-fund-and-electricity-savings

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