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Residents urge caution on proposed annexation as council readies advisory committee
Summary
Dozens of public commenters urged the Hemet City Council to postpone or carefully vet a proposed annexation, raising questions about service capacity, fiscal sustainability, and community inclusion; speakers cited staff budget figures, road‑rehabilitation estimates and gaps in staffing as chief concerns.
At the Jan. 13 Hemet City Council meeting, a string of public commenters urged the council to press pause on a proposed annexation and to closely vet the data behind proponents’ claims.
Connie Coronado, speaking during public comment, cited staff documents and fiscal figures to argue the city is not ready to absorb the proposed areas. “The city's baseline fiscal year 2025–26 operating budget includes revenues of $81,527,000 and operating expenditures of $88,514,000,” she said,…
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