Supervisor Jim Desmond
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District 5, San Diego County Supervisor
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Navy SEALs are now being transported from Coronado to Oceanside for training—because too many have gotten sick from Mexico’s sewage. Let that sink in: Our elite military forces are being relocated on U.S. soil because another country is polluting our coastline. No other nation would allow this. No other government would let this go on for decades. It’s unacceptable—and I’m fighting to put a stop to it. We need accountability. We need action. And we need it NOW.
Supervisor Jim Desmond1,355,607 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
Seniors are sitting in 4-bedroom homes their kids grew up in — not because they want to, but because selling means getting crushed by capital gains taxes. Eliminate that tax. Put money back in their pockets. Give them a reason to downsize. That opens up family-sized homes for the next generation — without building a single new unit. Then pair it with down payment assistance so young families can actually afford to buy. It's that simple: Help seniors move. Help families move in. Put money back in people's pockets instead of taking more out.
Supervisor Jim Desmond135,217 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten
California politicians just moved AB 1421 through the Assembly — a bill that orders the state to build a mileage tax system by 2027. Not "study." Not "explore." Implement. That means tracking every mile you drive — then taxing you for it. On top of gas taxes. On top of registration fees. On top of sales taxes. On top of local transportation taxes. This is a commuter punishment aimed straight at working families who drive to work, drive their kids to school, and drive to pick up groceries. Sound familiar? SANDAG tried this exact scheme right here in San Diego County. Residents found out. Commuters spoke up. Small businesses pushed back. They backed down. We stopped it once. We'll stop it again.
Supervisor Jim Desmond87,901 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten
A violent criminal ran from law enforcement onto a school campus during morning drop-off. The principal opened the door. No ID check. No questions. Let him leave and come back. His record: assault with a deadly weapon, DUI, domestic violence restraining order. Hundreds of kids were in that building. This was not compassion. This was a political decision that put children at risk. Every parent in San Diego should be asking why a school administrator chose to obstruct law enforcement and gamble with their kids' safety. Our children deserve adults who protect them, not adults who use them to make a political statement.
Supervisor Jim Desmond72,193 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten
Just a week ago, we were notified that Mexico was preparing to release millions of gallons of sewage into our region. Thanks to public pressure, awareness, and advocacy—Mexico is now redirecting that sewage to their own treatment plant instead of dumping it into the U.S. We are cautious, but this could be a huge win for our communities, our coastline, and our environment. It proves that when we raise our voices, we can protect what matters. Let’s keep up the fight for clean water and accountability!
Supervisor Jim Desmond188,619 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
There's a push in San Diego to charge people for every mile they drive. It must be stopped! 🚗
Supervisor Jim Desmond245,014 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren
During my recent border visit, I encountered an abandoned campsite filled with tents, food, drinks, and campfires paid for by the San Diego County taxpayers. The site is used as a temporary holding site before migrants are then processed into our country. There wasn't a person in sight, but items were scattered throughout the area.
Supervisor Jim Desmond193,296 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren
San Diego County now spends $13 million paying the legal bills of people here illegally. It used to be $5 million. That's $13 million not going to our roads, our parks, our infrastructure. Your money. Your priorities. It's time the budget reflected that.
Supervisor Jim Desmond17,694 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat
My colleagues just raided $300M from emergency reserves — money set aside to keep people safe for 60 days after an earthquake, tsunami, or fire. The very first thing they did? Gave employees a $45M bonus out of those reserves. If you have to dig into emergency funds to pay bonuses while infrastructure crumbles around you, something is deeply wrong. The short-term game: spend, spend, spend. The long-term "fix": taxes, taxes, and more taxes. We need leaders who prioritize the basics — not raid the safety net.
Supervisor Jim Desmond36,359 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten
While San Diego families were losing loved ones to fentanyl, a county-funded nonprofit executive was allegedly spending their tax dollars on plastic surgery and trips to Hawaii. The DA announced six felony charges against the former COO of the Harm Reduction Coalition of San Diego. More than $130,000 in public funds meant for Narcan distribution was allegedly stolen for personal luxuries. What's worse: the County's own audit flagged problems. A background check revealed a prior conviction for stealing over $500,000 from a previous employer. They awarded a second contract anyway. This information was kept from me. I've called for a public presentation on the County's fraud prevention safeguards and greater spending transparency. And before anyone asks San Diego families for a single dollar more through a proposed half-cent sales tax — government needs to prove it can be trusted with the dollars it already has.
Supervisor Jim Desmond32,559 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten
Update from the Tijuana River: Sewage and garbage continue to pour into the United States—polluting our waters and endangering public health. The good news? More people are paying attention. The bad news? Mexico is still dumping sewage into our country. This is unacceptable. We must keep fighting to hold Mexico accountable and protect our communities.
Supervisor Jim Desmond42,661 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
Yesterday’s vote was reckless — and it will have long-term consequences for San Diego County. Instead of protecting taxpayer savings for true emergencies, the Board chose to raid our reserves. That means $40 million in “bonuses” pulled straight from funds meant to repair air conditioning in public buildings, maintain Sheriff’s vehicles, and support mental health services. This isn’t fiscal responsibility — it’s shortsighted spending that puts our future at risk. San Diegans deserve leaders who protect taxpayer dollars, not drain them for political convenience. I’ll keep fighting for accountability, common sense, and a county that puts people first.
Supervisor Jim Desmond20,465 Aufrufe • vor 11 Monaten
Today, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors failed to take action to repeal its reckless super sanctuary policy, which keeps convicted criminals in our communities instead of being deported. This policy protects criminals—including rapists, child abusers, burglars, and violent offenders—who are in this country illegally. Instead of holding them accountable, it allows them to be released back onto our streets. San Diego County remains one of the only places in the nation with such an extreme policy.
Supervisor Jim Desmond24,608 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
Millions have crossed our border illegally and unvetted under the Biden Administration, bringing deadly fentanyl and violent criminals into our communities. California’s sanctuary laws tie the hands of local law enforcement, leaving ICE to do the job. Just this week in San Diego, ICE arrested: *Zhao Yang – Convicted murderer *Juan Gerber – Charged with child sex crimes *Ricardo Rodriguez – Repeat violent offender I was the lone NO vote against using YOUR taxpayer dollars to shield criminals here illegally. I stand with law enforcement and will continue fighting to secure our border and protect our communities."
Supervisor Jim Desmond19,816 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
Just now, I brought forward a commonsense measure to support the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act—ensuring males, however they identify, do not compete in women’s sports. My colleagues refused to support it. Women’s sports exist to provide a fair and safe playing field. Yet girls are being injured, teams are forfeiting, and parents in San Diego County are deeply concerned about their daughters sharing locker rooms with biological males. Unfortunately, my colleagues would not support this measure. This isn’t about politics—it’s about fairness, safety, and common sense. Women and girls deserve better, and I will keep fighting for them.
Supervisor Jim Desmond24,818 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
In just a few hours, we’re making an announcement that will help San Diegans for decades to come. Foreign investors have been outbidding local families and driving up home prices. It’s time to put San Diegans first. This morning, I’ll unveil a proposal to prioritize local homeownership over foreign investment—because the American Dream should belong to the people who live here, work here, and raise their families here.
Supervisor Jim Desmond16,099 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten
Tomorrow, I will be bringing forward an item to remove the County of San Diego’s dangerous “super sanctuary” status. The original author of this policy has since resigned, and now it’s time to correct a reckless mistake that puts politics over public safety. Just as a recap, we are talking about individuals who have been convicted of serious crimes—rapists, child abusers, burglars, and violent offenders. These are people who have been arrested, gone through the justice system, and are sitting in jail. And yet, under the current policy, these criminals are being released back onto our streets instead of being deported. We are now shielding dangerous criminals—at the direct expense of public safety. Elon Musk Bill Melugin Tom Homan
Supervisor Jim Desmond23,711 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
Starting in October, SDG&E will hit every customer with a new $24 monthly “Base Services Charge” — that’s an extra $288 a year, no matter how much or how little power you use. This so-called “reshuffling” is nothing more than a utility tax. It punishes seniors on fixed incomes, working families, and even those who invested in solar to cut costs — all while SDG&E made nearly $900 million in profits last year. Californians already pay the second-highest energy rates in the nation. Enough is enough.
Supervisor Jim Desmond17,103 Aufrufe • vor 11 Monaten