Coverage dated October 19, 2026

Desmond Has Spent a Lot of County Money on Ads About Himself

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While campaigning for the 48th Congressional District, County Supervisor Jim Desmond has spent hundreds of thousands in public dollars on ads about himself and his political views.

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Desmond Has Spent a Lot of County Money on Ads About Himself (opens Voice Of San Diego)
Published Oct 19, 2026
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While campaigning for the 48th Congressional District, County Supervisor Jim Desmond has spent hundreds of thousands in public dollars on ads about himself and his political views.
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How Much Taxpayer Money Jim Desmond Spends Advertising Himself (opens Voice Of San Diego)
Published Oct 19, 2026
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Our North County reporter Tigist Layne reveals San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond spent at least $250,000 of taxpayer funds advertising himself and his perspectives on social media and television. […]