Summary
New rules let the mayor cap total comment time on an item and bar speakers from pooling their minutes with neighbors. Supporters say it stops repetitive three-hour comment periods; opponents call it censorship that erodes public trust.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Who knows how this council drama will hit your wallet, but it's definitely something to watch.
Council and staff who need meetings to end at a reasonable hour, and speakers who want their unique points heard.
Residents who rely on pooling time through a spokesperson to be heard on contentious items.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Planning Commission Meeting - Oct 20 2026
Longtime resident Roy Fales argues three minutes isn't enough to explain complicated city issues, and warns that queue rules could let organized groups crowd out ordinary residents — citing the Scientology tactic used in Tampa, Florida.
Hearings this week: San Jacinto annexations, Rancho Diamante deal, Valley-Wide CFD tax
San Jacinto council hears two annexations and a 151-home tract Oct. 20; Hemet Planning Commission takes up the Rancho Diamante development agreement; Valley-Wide adopts a Winchester CFD tax. Times, places and posted items for Oct. 19-25.
Hearings this week: Hemet warehouse rules, Unocal 76 liquor permit, county bonds for Hemet clinic
Hemet Planning Commission hears a logistics zoning rewrite and a Unocal 76 liquor permit Oct. 6; San Jacinto council and county supervisors also meet. Times, places and posted items for Oct. 5-11.
City Council Meeting - Apr 14 2026
New rules let the mayor cap total comment time on an item and bar speakers from pooling their minutes with neighbors. Supporters say it stops repetitive three-hour comment periods; opponents call it censorship that erodes public trust.
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