Articles written by Jim Desmond
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Trying to reopen businesses
San Diego has been backed into a corner with unreasonable expectations. The... — Updated 9/23/2020 Full story
The hypocrisy of COVID-19 versus economy
Everyday tens of thousands of people safely shop at big box retail and grocery... — Updated 9/17/2020 Full story
Two steps forward, one step back
Let’s start with the good news. Your continued pressure has been felt in... — Updated 9/10/2020 Full story
Good news, bad news
We can start with some good news when it comes to our push to reopen San Diego. O... — Updated 9/4/2020 Full story
The $177 billion project
In 2004, San Diegans voted to extend a half-cent sales tax for 40 years starting in 2008. In exchange SANDAG promised to build... — Updated 8/27/2020 Full story
Welcome to budget season
For many years, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors has been criticized... — Updated 8/20/2020 Full story
Students should head back-to-school
Over the last four months there have been many unknowns regarding COVID-19, but... — Updated 8/13/2020 Full story
We have to learn to live with COVID-19
When it comes to any decisions at the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, I... — Updated 8/6/2020 Full story
Open our schools
We must get our kids back in school. I know for some that can be a frightening... — Updated 7/30/2020 Full story
Shutdowns are unwarranted
Unfortunately for many businesses in San Diego County, the end is near. With the... — Updated 7/23/2020 Full story
Small businesses & nonprofits
I know that the last three months have been extremely difficult for small... — Updated 7/17/2020 Full story
The latest at the county
My goal during this pandemic has been to keep people safe, while responsibly... — Updated 7/9/2020 Full story
Moving San Diego forward
At the beginning of this pandemic, public health officials told us the goal. We... — Updated 7/3/2020 Full story
The latest openings in San Diego County
We continue to make progress in reopening San Diego County, while also keeping ou... — Updated 6/25/2020 Full story
Making more progress
Last week, I took a tour of Fit Athletic and Gym, which is the largest privately... — Updated 6/18/2020 Full story
Opening up businesses
Throughout our battle against COVID-19, my goal has always been to open more busi... — Updated 6/11/2020 Full story
Protecting our most vulnerable
5th District During the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve been led by facts and data.... — Updated 6/4/2020 Full story
Back to Business
Our momentum is building, San Diego County! Thanks to your support, restaurants are open for dine-in and retail shops for in store... — Updated 5/28/2020 Full story
Should we open businesses "or" stay safe?
Should we open businesses “or” stay safe? It is not an either/or answer ... — Updated 5/21/2020 Full story
Thank you, San Diego County
These past two months have been difficult for everyone, but especially for busine... — Updated 5/14/2020 Full story
Reopening businesses is the goal
Last week, my office received word that Gov. Gavin Newsom would be closing down... — Updated 5/7/2020 Full story
How do we revive the economy?
Thank you, San Diego County. The sacrifices you’ve made are extensive, and... — Updated 5/1/2020 Full story
Bring businesses back
While we continue to stay at home and do a great job flattening the curve, I... — Updated 4/25/2020 Full story
Social distancing is the key
Fifth District We are in this fight together. While COVID-19 is the hidden... — Updated 4/13/2020 Full story
COVID-19 update
These are interesting times that we are living through. While the situation... — Updated 4/2/2020 Full story
