Coronado City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Andrew
Gade
Andrew Gade is running for Coronado City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
The race · City Council
- 01Andrew GadeYou’re reading
- 02Ricky Hoyt
- 03Rebecca King
- 04Kelly PurvisIncumbent
Background
- About
- Andrew Gade is a small-business owner whose bio says he bought an auto accessory store that became San Diego Tint. His campaign site says he founded SD Motorsports in 2009 and acquired TinPlay Bar Products in 2019.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Small Business Owner
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
- Campaign website
- andrewgade.com
On the record: Andrew Gade
5 sourced01Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for City Council in November 2024 (lost).
Own statementCity of Coronado
02State housing law1 sourced position
as stated in a written answer to The Coronado News
Said Coronado should push back on state housing requirements, defend local control and limit density.
Coronado should push back against state housing requirements, defend local control, and limit density that threatens our communities character.”
Own statementThe Coronado News
03Accessory dwelling units1 sourced position
as stated in a written answer to The Coronado News
Said accessory dwelling units should be used for family, friends and guests, not short-term vacation rentals.
I believe ADU’s should be used for family, friends and guests, not as short-term vacation rentals.”
Own statementThe Coronado News
04Housing for local workers1 sourced position
as stated in a written answer to The Coronado News
Said he would support prioritizing housing for public safety, city employees, full-time locals and people who work on the island.
I would definitely support prioritizing housing for public safety, city employees, full-time locals, and anyone working on the island.”
Own statementThe Coronado News
05Flood and pipe funding1 sourced position
as stated in a written answer to The Coronado News
Said the city should allocate more funds to replace old pipes and can finance this within its existing budget.
We should absolutely allocate more funds to replace old pipes and infrastructure, and we can finance these efforts within our existing city budget.”
Own statementThe Coronado News
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