Measure Q

Warned about dark money opposing Measure Q, citing Form 460 filings showing $19,000 in contributions including $12,500 from a real estate company and $5,900 from a council member, and disputed claims that fire response times and crime are rising.

Asked clarifying questions about whether the new committee resolution was separate from last Thursday's Measure Q allocation resolution.

Said he's been on a teeter-totter about Measure Q, thanked the city for due diligence, and asked for more transparency and social media outreach on the special meetings.

Asked when the signed resolution from last week would be published, recommended adding full resolution numbers for clarity, and asked the city to allow open comments on its Facebook page and to share Measure U reports with the Q committee.

Said the rushed process created voter confusion about what Q funds, called deferring action absurd, and said the council owes voters clarity before the election.

A 51-year resident and business owner, argued taxpayers deserve honest accounting of existing spending before any new tax, and will vote no.

Said Measure U's promise was broken, the money went to the general fund including a $3 million downtown land purchase, and demanded a forensic audit before any trust in Q.

Criticized the city's fiscal management, noting Hemet's wages are ~28% higher per employee than Menifee's and the tax would be the region's highest; called Measure Q a bad budget bailout.

Said the city received over $130 million in Measure U taxes without keeping promises on police staffing or independent audits, and urged a no vote on Q.

Complained the agenda was posted 15 minutes before the 24-hour cutoff, criticized fire department fear tactics, and raised Safer grant concerns; said it's time for Cal Fire.

A former Measure U oversight committee member, said the committee was a rubber stamp with no real authority, and urged a no vote on Q.

Supported local control of the funding and transparency, acknowledging oversight committees advise but councils decide.

Urged the city to end Measure Q, citing disarray and a lack of structure or framework ahead of Thursday's special council meeting.