Krystal Doyle-Michel was appointed to fill the vacant seat on the City of Hemet’s Planning Commission.A 4-1 Hemet City Council vote on October 27, with Joe Males opposed, appointed Doyle-Michel to Seat Three of the Planning Commission. Her term will expire on April 1, 2027, although she is eligible to be appointed for another four-year term.Claudia Barahona had been the Seat Three member of the Planning Commission but resigned in early 2026. Each city council member recommends one member to the Planning Commission, although that recommendation must be ratified by a majority of the city council. The city council member for the Third District is Tom Lodge, who reviewed the applications for the seat and nominated Doyle-Michel to fill the vacancy.Professionally, Doyle-Michel is i
