Jim Desmond

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Says families face rising costs and a housing market that is "shutting out the next generation," and that he would focus on delivering solutions rather than scoring political points.[1]
• Points to his career as a Navy veteran, airline pilot, San Marcos mayor and county supervisor, saying he has spent it solving problems.[1]
• Says he will focus on lower costs for families and seniors, public safety and support for the military and veterans.[1]

Background

• Supervisor, District 5, San Diego County Board of Supervisors · 2019–present[3],[4]
• Mayor, City of San Marcos · 2006–2018[3],[4]
• Member, San Marcos City Council · 2004–2006[3]
• Pilot, Delta Air Lines · 1986–2020[3],[4]
• Aircraft electrician, U.S. Navy · 1974–1979[3]

Education

• B.S., electrical engineering, San Diego State University[3]

Where they stand

• Economy & Jobs
  Supports lowering taxes, reducing regulation and curbing costs he says are driving seniors and families out of California.[2]
• Immigration
  Supports securing the border, enforcing existing law, an online legal application system, and requiring asylum claims to be filed abroad.[5]
• Housing
  Supports treatment-first homelessness programs, federal funding tied to measurable results, and easing limits on involuntary care for people in crisis.[6]
• Energy & Environment
  Opposes energy mandates he says raise household costs; supports choice of energy sources and investment in nuclear power, carbon capture and hydrogen.[7]

Voting record

Jim Desmond has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words