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District 5 Supervisor· 2023-2027

Jim Desmond

San Diego County

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At a glance

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Term ending Jan 4, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
27
Total speaking time
5:21:04
Avg per meeting
11:53
Segments
8549

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Top issues during term (17)(Public Safety)

critical↑Oct 2026[29]

El Niño and Severe Weather Emergency Preparedness

Up to $1 million allocated from the Unlocked Reserves Framework to support emergent disaster response needs.

medium↑Oct 2026[13]

School resource officer in Vista

$336,945 plus a $94,498 vehicle, funded by Vista revenue.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Roadside vending regulation countywide

Permit fees could bring in revenue, but the exact amounts weren't published.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Regional E-Bike Injury Early Warning System

Staff time and resource coordination utilizing currently available data sources.

high↑Sep 2026[10]

Consumer Protection and Litigation Against Deceptive E-Bike Marketing

Litigation costs offset by potential recoveries and penalties.

high↓Sep 2026[8]

Sexually Violent Predator Placement in Borrego Springs

Nominal administrative costs associated with correspondence and lobbying.

high↓Jan 2026[6]

Regional Wildfire Preparedness and Mitigation

$1.9 million budgeted for the fire station workout shed pilot project.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Recorder Notification and Title Theft Prevention Program

Implementation funded through statutory fee structures.

critical↓Aug 2026[5]

ICE and CBP Firearms Training Facilities Use

Negligible revenue impact from firing range license fees.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Sheriff's Jail Operations and Custodial Health

Ongoing operational and capital investments in jail healthcare and modernization.

critical↓Mar 2026[3]

Behavioral Health Services Act Three-Year Plan & Youth Funding

No immediate fiscal impact associated with the administrative reorganization.

high↓Sep 2026[2]

Transfer and Recompetition of Grossmont Ambulance Operating Area Contract

Neutral impact on interim rates, with future costs determined through competitive bidding.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Immigration Enforcement and Local Civil Liberties (CLEAR Ordinance)

Operational costs associated with compliance reporting and staff training.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Battery Energy Storage System Fire Safety and Workforce Standards

Potential compliance costs for energy facility developers.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Animal Shelter Oversight and Animal Welfare

critical↓May 2026[1]

Expansion of 'No Shots Fired' Violence Prevention Program

$250,000 annually

medium↓Jul 2026[0]

fireworks enforcement

Tax dollars are funding new drone tech, but hopefully, it pays off by preventing costly property fires.

Decisions during term (1)

Recorded while Desmond was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

No votes found matching Public Safety.