Community Commentary OpinionCommentary: I think we’ve lost sight of the goalJim DesmondSeptember 30, 2020 September 30, 20200221 Yes, we should be working on a vaccine, but we should not put our economic future solely on it. We need to learn to live
Opinion OpinionsAround the County: The Latest at the CountyJim DesmondJuly 13, 2020 July 13, 20200414 My goal during this pandemic has been to keep people safe, while responsibly reopening businesses and getting people back to work. We continue to test
Letters OpinionAround the County: Help for small businesses and nonprofitsJim DesmondJuly 8, 2020July 10, 2020 July 8, 2020July 10, 20200377 The purpose of this fund is to provide economic assistance to help small businesses and nonprofits experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 response.
OpinionAround the County: We the people can be trustedJim DesmondMay 14, 2020 May 14, 20200493 Should we open businesses “OR” stay safe? It is not an either/or answer — We can do both. It’s about moving from essential to safe.
OpinionAround the County: Time to move forward safelyJim DesmondApril 29, 2020 April 29, 20200260 We are now at a crossroads when it comes to COVID-19.
Community Commentary Opinion OpinionsAround the County: Budget prioritiesJim DesmondJune 24, 2019 June 24, 20190536 This is an important few weeks for the County of San Diego. Although it’s my first year as a Supervisor, I know the importance of
Opinion OpinionsAround the County: We need freeways and roadsJim DesmondMay 15, 2019May 15, 2019 May 15, 2019May 15, 20190705 A weekly op-ed by San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond covering a range of issues.