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Perris council appoints three members to planning commission after public interviews
Summary
After interviews with eight applicants, the council appointed Elizabeth Jimenez, Isaac Lopez and Jillian Menez to the Perris Planning Commission. The council ratified the appointments by unanimous vote.
The Perris City Council appointed three residents to the city Planning Commission following a public interview and a council ballot Tuesday.
Background and process Development Services Director Kenneth Fung told the council that three commissioners’ terms were expiring and that the city clerk had received eight applications. The applicants each had two minutes at the podium to explain their qualifications. Candidates who spoke included Alejandro Marin Alcantar, Demetrius Campbell, Andres Garcia, Elizabeth Jimenez (an incumbent), Isaac Lopez (an incumbent), Jillian Menez (interim commissioner), Donna Segura and Tamika Simmons.
Result and vote Following closed balloting by council members, the top three vote getters were Elizabeth Jimenez, Isaac Lopez and Jillian Menez. The mayor announced his appointments and the council ratified them by voice vote, 5–0.
Why this matters The Planning Commission reviews land‑use applications, conditional‑use permits, zone changes and development plans. The newly appointed commissioners will participate in decisions that shape growth, design and development standards in Perris.
Clarifying details - Candidates highlighted local ties and varying backgrounds: incumbency and prior planning‑commission service (Elizabeth Jimenez, Isaac Lopez), ecology and CEQA familiarity (Jillian Menez), public‑finance and land‑use consulting experience (Donna Segura), and community and youth engagement (Andres Garcia and others). - Voting results were read aloud by the clerk and the top three were appointed by council motion (5–0).
