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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hemet public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Warehouse and logistics standards ordinance
With the two-year warehouse moratorium expiring December 10, the city drafted strict new rules: tiered approvals, 100-200 foot home setbacks, truck routing bans on residential streets, noise and lighting limits, and community benefit requirements. Residents want community workshops and worry about pollution, truck traffic, and losing the valley's character.
$10 Million Budget Gap
The city manager told the council Hemet must solve a roughly $10 million budget shortfall by the end of June. Every idea in the workshop has to be affordable or cost-neutral, and positions may be frozen or cut.