Description: 2020 San Diego Mayor candidate Andrew Gade
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Born in Walnut Creek California; I moved to San Diego in August 2001 to finish my college education at SDSU. Working full time while a full time student, I graduated with my bachelors degree in Economics in 2005. It didn’t take long before I fell in love with San Diego and realized that I wanted to spend the rest of my life in this amazing city. I have lived in the College Area since I first moved here and have become deeply concerned about the condition of our district and the future of our city.
In the economic downturn of the early 1990’s, both my parents were laid off from their well-paid corporate jobs. My mother had to settle for a job paying less and with a much longer commute. My father ended up struggling to find good work and lost everything; living out of his car for almost 2 years. Given our families financial condition, I started my first job at the age of 10 as a paper boy in my neighborhood. This hardship at a young age helped me learn first hand the invaluable lesson of hard work and
In May 2006 I purchased an Auto Accessory store in La Mesa; transforming it into San Diego Tint ; today one of the most reputable business’ in our industry. In October 2009, I opened my second business SD Motorsports in Sorrento Valley and built it into a million dollar business within 4 years. Last year I purchased TinPlay Bar Products in addition to being an investor in a few local start-up companies. As a Job creator, I know first hand the importance that small business plays in our local economy. We nee