Desmond: My priorities for San Diego
While we’ve accomplished a lot in the past four years, we know there is more work to be done....
Jim Desmond
Commentary: We need lower energy bills
Supervisor Jim Desmond asks Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Public Utilities Commission to implement measures to alleviate rising energy costs....
Commentary: Back to basics
I think we can all agree, I’m glad 2021 is in the rearview mirror. As we head into the new year, I don’t want to...
Commentary: Civil discourse and free speech
Words matter. Civility and reasoned discussion and debate are fundamental to the success of American legislative outcomes. Collaboration and compromise, too often lost in local,...
Around the County: Living with the virus
I’ve always believed the government should stay out of the way when it comes to telling business owners how to operate....
Commentary: Update on San Diego County and COVID-19
For the last 14 months, like many around the country, the Board of Supervisors has held their meetings on Zoom. Prior to COVID-19, like many...
Commentary: I think we’ve lost sight of the goal
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...
Around the County: The Latest at the County
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...
Around the County: Help for small businesses and nonprofits
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....
Around the County: We the people can be trusted
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....
