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Residents raise intimidation and traffic concerns over Newland Simpson warehouse project; calls for transparency after council settlement and recusals
Summary
Multiple residents told the Hemet council at public comment that they oppose the Newland Simpson warehouse proposal, alleging developer intimidation, threatened lawsuits, and potential traffic, road and quality-of-life impacts if large warehouses are permitted near residential neighborhoods.
Dozens of residents used the Feb. 24 public-comment period to press the Hemet City Council on the proposed Newland Simpson warehouse project and related concerns, including allegations that the project's landowner had threatened lawsuits, sent harassing messages and pressured council members — actions residents said prompted a settlement that led to the recusal of…
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