You can help with the NO City of Hemet ANNEXATION!

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 What You Can Do NOW – Before It Reaches LAFCO

This is the most critical window to stop it locally.

 Come out and Hold Signs to Protest and Help Let Our Neighbors Know.

• New Date Added: Monday, August 11th from 5:30-7:30 pm. Come out to ask questions, and support if you feel you have enough information to do so.
• Join us on Tuesday and/or Thursday (August 5th/August 7th) at the corner of Gibble Road and State Street from 5:30-7:30.
• We will be at the corner of Florida and Stanford from 5:30-7:30 on Wednesday, August 6th.

 Attend Every Meeting

• Show up in person at the next City Council (August 12th) and Planning Commission (August 19th) meeting.
  • Both start at 6 pm on the 2nd floor of the Hemet Library.
• Speak during public comment, or donate time to another speaker. This is a non-agenda item. You can still speak.
• Watch online or view recorded sessions to stay informed.

 Email City Council & Planning Commission Members

• Tell them you oppose the annexation.
• Be respectful, clear, and personal.
• Use this resource: Email templates and contact info

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1. Annexation Petition Submitted
   • Submitted by Hemet United (now affiliated with Hemet Rising).
   • Delivered to Hemet City Council.
2. City Council Review
   • Council voted to send the proposal to the Planning Commission for recommendation.
3. Planning Commission Review (Happening Now!)
   • The Commission will review and then send a recommendation back to City Council.
4. City Council Final Vote
   • Council will decide whether to send the official application + resolution to LAFCO (Local Agency Formation Commission).

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 If It Moves Forward to LAFCO

 If the City submits the application, the fight is not over.

 Subscribe to Updates

• Go to www.lafco.org and sign up for notifications.

 Engage in LAFCO Meetings

• Attend and speak during public comment.
• Share concerns with LAFCO commissioners directly.

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 If LAFCO Approves the Application

LAFCO must hold a Protest Hearing.

 Submit Your Protest Form

• Only people who live within the annexation area may file.
• Forms must be submitted within a strict window.
• Protest as a registered voter or landowner.

 Why This Matters

• If 25%–50% protest → triggers a public vote
• If 50%+ protest → annexation is stopped with no vote

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 Key Legal Concern

• The petition used to begin this process is over 3 years old
• The proponent, Keith Garrison, passed away in early 2025
• Legal questions remain about whether this petition is still valid under current law
• These issues will be reviewed by LAFCO if and when the application is submitted

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 Bottom Line: This annexation threatens your property rights, your lifestyle, and public safety.

 Stay informed. Show up. Speak out.
 Together, we can stop forced annexation.