Lawmaker reveals legislative agenda

Constellation Brands beer plant, toll highways and Gov. Francisco Vega’s administration have been recent subjects of focus for activist-turned-senator Alejandra León.

Those topics remain on the legislative agenda unveiled recently by the lawmaker.

The Mexicali engineer and lawyer also listed environmental issues as one of her legislative priorities. Specifically, she cited the geothermal plant located at the Cerro Prieto community in rural Mexicali that is owned by government-owned Federal Electricity Commission.

The lawmaker said toxic waste from the plant is impacting the health and quality of life for the surrounding communities.

About the beer plant in southern Mexicali, León said she will call for a hearing with Mexican officials and even Baja California’s Governor to determine if there are any violations associated with the project.

Sen. León promised to modify law pertaining to building and operating toll highways.

She said the price paid by Mexicans to use these roads have become so expensive that traveling has turned into a luxury.

The lawmaker also addressed the disappearance of more than 6 billion pesos, or around $333 million, in federal funds that were earmarked for health, education and public safety.

The National Auditor’s Office has reported the monies missing.

León said she will work to stop mismanagement of these funds and to make sure those responsible to pay for their acts either through the court system or through administrative channels.

The state has said in the past most of the issues related to the allegations brought by the Auditor’s Office have been addressed appropriately.