DESMOND, JIM

Running for US House

R

Policy Positions

Positions as of July 1, 2026, extracted from source websites.

Economy(7)

Supports tax credits for employers that provide or partner with local childcare providers, helping families stay in the workforce and strengthening local businesses.

"I support tax credits for employers that provide onsite childcare or partner with local providers — helping parents stay in the workforce while strengthening local businesses."

Supports expanding and simplifying the Childcare Tax Credit so relief is distributed monthly rather than only at tax season.

"I support expanding and simplifying the Childcare Tax Credit so help is felt monthly, when childcare bills are actually due."

Supports tax-free childcare savings accounts to give working families flexibility and predictability for childcare expenses.

"Families should be able to save specifically for childcare expenses, tax-free — giving parents flexibility and predictability during the most expensive years of raising kids."

Supports empowering small businesses to promote job growth and economic opportunity in California.

"Supporting job growth by empowering small businesses, promoting innovation, and ensuring California is a place where businesses thrive."

Supports addressing workforce shortages in skilled trades and STEM fields through vocational military training programs.

"America faces significant shortages in skilled trades and STEM fields. By integrating vocational training into military service, we can address these gaps while fostering economic growth."

Supports lowering taxes to make life more affordable for California residents.

"Making life more affordable by lowering taxes, reducing overregulation, and curbing out-of-control costs that are driving seniors and families out of the state."

Opposes excessive regulations that burden small businesses and families.

"small businesses are crushed under endless regulations."

Education(1)

Supports providing free vocational education and training to military service members as an incentive for enlistment and an alternative to traditional college.

"encourage volunteer military service by offering free, high-quality vocational education and training in diverse fields, from plumbing to coding, engineering, finance, healthcare, and more."

Healthcare(1)

Supports a treatment-first approach to mental health, particularly in the context of homelessness, emphasizing that addiction and mental illness require real treatment.

"But pretending that addiction and mental illness don't require treatment is not kindness. It's abandonment."

Immigration(1)

Supports a strong immigration system, framing border security as a priority issue for the district.

"A Strong, Fair, and Dignified Immigration System"

Social Issues(1)

Supports using the vocational military education program as a pathway to economic mobility for underprivileged and underserved communities.

"This program would open doors for underprivileged and underserved communities, offering a pathway to education, financial security, and personal growth through service."