Many residents have asked:
“How can I share my opinions or ask questions about the annexation of the unincorporated areas around Hemet?”
Here’s a quick overview of:
- ✅ What’s happened so far
- 📬 How you can take action
- 🧾 Where to find more detailed info
This blog breaks down the annexation process and outlines steps you can take as a concerned resident. Want the full story? Check out other blog posts for public records, legal analysis, and in-depth facts.
🗺️ Current Process Overview
- Annexation Proposal Submitted
- Petitioner: Hemet United / Hemet Rising
- Submitted to the Hemet City Council
- City Council Review
- Council voted to forward the proposal to the Planning Commission for review
- Planning Commission Review
- Will review the proposal
- Make a recommendation back to the City Council
- Back to City Council
- Council decides whether to send the application + resolution to LAFCO
- Council can vote Yes or No
✉️ What You Can Do Now (Before LAFCO)
- Email Decision Makers
- Write individual emails to Planning Commissioners & City of Hemet Council Members
- Voice your concerns and opposition (Template)
- Attend Local Meetings (This links to the meetings and agendas. Most meetings are on Tuesday at 6 pm)
- Go to all Planning Commission and City Council meetings
- Speak during public comments, whether it’s on the agenda or not
📋 If the Proposal Is Sent to LAFCO
- Stay Informed
- Subscribe to LAFCO.org
- Watch for when the proposal hits the LAFCO agenda
- Get Involved with LAFCO
- Attend LAFCO Commission meetings
- Email LAFCO Commissioners
- Speak during public comment periods
🛑 If LAFCO Approves the Application
- Protest Hearing
- Held by LAFCO
- Only those within the annexation area may file official protests
- Submit Protest Forms
- Use LAFCO’s official protest form
- Submit as an individual voter or landowner
- Must submit within the allowed time window
- Goal of Protest Forms
- If enough valid forms are submitted:
- Could trigger a public vote, or
- Stop the annexation entirely
- If enough valid forms are submitted:
⚖️ Legal Concerns Raised
- Validity of Petition
- Petition is 3 years old
- Demographics may have changed
- Legality of the petition is being challenged
- LAFCO will review these issues when the application is filed
Join our email list if you would like us to contact you if LAFCO accepts the petition to annex the unincorporated areas surrounding the City of Hemet.