Common Sense California
A statewide grassroots leader movement led by Jim Desmond advocating for common sense policies.
About Us
Unfortunately, many politicians have lost sight of their main goal, which is to represent the people who elected them and make their lives better.
Government should be your ally, not your obstacle. It should provide the streets, roads, safety, and infrastructure you need to achieve your full potential.
Yet when it comes to housing, homelessness, and taxes, government is often stifling growth instead of spurring it.
It's preventing small businesses from flourishing and young families from achieving the American Dream of homeownership. Government needs to get out of the way.
Protecting The Border
Safety and security is government’s number one responsibility. The current situation at our border is a risk to the security of our region and country. The responsibility for this crisis lies squarely at the feet of the Federal Government and the State of California. Their open border policies and misguided incentives create this untenable situation. Despite our repeated pleas for support and resources, the Federal Government remains unresponsive to our calls for assistance. Our immigration system is wrecked, and until it is fixed, we should not allow more people than we can manage into the country.
We have a lawful immigration system in place, where individuals apply through Embassies worldwide, undergo thorough vetting, and are granted entry into America by due process. However, the current situation unfairly prioritizes these thousands of people bypassing the established process and undermining those waiting their turn. Our airports are overwhelmed, our hotels are at capacity, and the influx of thousands of individuals onto our streets will only exacerbate our homeless crisis.
The situation at our border has reached alarming levels, with over 250,000 border encounters recorded in San Diego this fiscal year. This surge is not simply a matter of numbers; it is a glaring symptom of a Federal system failing to enforce the laws designed to safeguard our nation's borders.
We must demand action from our elected officials at the Federal level. Together, we can bring about the changes needed to protect our community and uphold the integrity of our borders.
Our Mission
We are fighting for common sense policies, but it will take all of us coming together and speaking out.
Common Sense California achieves its mission by:
Fighting against tax increases and far-left policies that are destroying our region.
Through digital ads, mailers, and other platforms, we are able to get messaging out fighting for common sense principles.
Jim Desmond, one of the leading common sense voices in San Diego County, is fighting to lower taxes and make Southern California more affordable.
Lowering Costs for Californians
Our state policies are forcing the next generation and seniors out of state. The California exodus is real—we are seeing hundreds of thousands of people leaving, not because they want to, but because they cannot afford to stay and raise a family here.
Over one-third of housing costs stem from government regulations, driving prices up dramatically. We need fewer regulations to make housing more affordable.
The American Dream of owning a home and raising a family seems impossible for most young people living in our county and our state. It's time to make that American Dream a reality again.
Let's cut the red tape, reduce the regulatory burden, and pave the way for more affordable housing. We owe it to our residents to create an environment where they can thrive and build their futures here, in California and San Diego County.