2024: California’s Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Opened Investigations Into Jim Desmond While He Was A County Supervisor Over Allegations Of Conflict Of Interest Including One Related To His Work Opposing A Ballot Measure To Raise The Sales Tax To Pay For Road Repairs
2019-2026: Desmond Was A San Diego County Supervisor
2019-2026: Desmond Served On The San Diego County Board Of Supervisors. “Five candidates faced off for the District 5 seat on San Diego County’s Board of Supervisors during the June primary election. The contenders are aiming to replace Jim Desmond, who has represented District 5 — which covers a large portion of North County and inland communities — since 2019.” [KUSI News, 6/3/26]
October 2024: The California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Investigated Desmond Over An Alleged Conflict Of Interest Related To His Work On The “No On G” Committee
October 2024: The California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Announced It Was Moving Forward With An Investigation On A Complaint Against Desmond. “State election regulators are investigating San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond for his work related to defeating Measure G, the half-cent sales tax proposal now before local voters. In a letter released by the California Fair Political Practices Commission on Thursday, commission officials confirmed they are moving forward on a complaint filed against the North County supervisor last month. The investigation, which is not expected to conclude before the general election on Tuesday, is examining conflict-of-interest allegations against Desmond related to his work on the No on G political committee.” [San Diego Union-Tribune, 10/31/24]
The Complaint Alleged Desmond Had A Conflict Of Interest Related To His Work On The “No On G” Committee. “The investigation, which is not expected to conclude before the general election on Tuesday, is examining conflict-of-interest allegations against Desmond related to his work on the No on G political committee. […] The sworn complaint was filed Sept. 24 by Barbara Campbell through attorney Richard R. Rios.” [San Diego Union-Tribune, 10/31/24]
2024: Measure G Was A San Diego County Ballot Initiative To Raise The Sales Tax By Half A Cent To Pay For Road Repairs And Transportation
2024: Measure G Was A San Diego County Ballot Initiative To Raise The Sales Tax By Half A Cent To Pay For Road Repairs, Carpool Lanes, And Expanded Bus And Rail Transportation. “This November, all San Diego County voters will get to decide whether to raise the sales tax by half a cent to fund road and transportation improvements. Here’s what you need to know. […] If passed, Measure G would raise the sales tax by half a cent countywide to help pay for road repairs, carpool lanes and expanding bus and rail transportation. As a citizens [sic] initiative, it needs approval only from a simple majority of voters to pass. If it’s approved, the county would collect the tax revenue in a special dedicated fund. A citizens committee would be appointed to oversee the spending.” [San Diego Union-Tribune, 10/23/24]
October 2024: Desmond’s Spokesperson Called The Investigation A “Desperate Political Stunt”
October 2024: Desmond’s Spokesperson Said The Investigation Was A “Desperate Political Stunt Aimed At Diverting Attention From The Real Issue.” “Desmond did not immediately respond to a request for comment. But his spokesperson issued a statement late Thursday calling the investigation a ‘desperate political stunt aimed at diverting attention from the real issue.’ ‘Voters don’t want to pay more taxes, they don’t trust SANDAG and a handful of insiders are set to make millions, while everyday voters are left to bear the burden,’ Desmond spokesperson Miles Himmel said by email.” [San Diego Union-Tribune, 10/31/24]
As Of June 2026, Desmond’s Case Was Still Pending Before The FPPC
As Of June 2026, Desmond’s Case About The No On G Committee Was Still Pending Before The FPPC. [California Fair Political Practices Commission, Case No. 2024-01101, opened 10/16/24]
Image: see original report, p. 13
[California Fair Political Practices Commission, Case No. 2024-01101, opened 10/16/24]
2024: Desmond Was Also Under FPPC Investigation For Receiving A $5,000 Contribution After He Voted To Provide Funding To A Company
2024: Desmond Was Also Under FPPC Investigation For A $5,000 Political Contribution Made By James Silverwood Of Affirmed Housing After Desmond Voted To Provide Funding To The Company. “In a letter released by the California Fair Political Practices Commission on Thursday, commission officials confirmed they are moving forward on a complaint filed against the North County supervisor last month. The investigation, which is not expected to conclude before the general election on Tuesday, is examining conflict-of-interest allegations against Desmond related to his work on the No on G political committee. Records show the commission also is investigating a $5,000 political contribution made by donor James Silverwood of Affirmed Housing months after Desmond cast a vote as supervisor to provide funding to the company.” [San Diego Union-Tribune, 10/31/24]