Meet David

David Burke is a business owner, attorney, father, and the founder of a nonprofit that advocates for more responsive, transparent government. David was elected to the Cypress City Council in 2022, as the leading vote-getter out of seven candidates. He served as Mayor of Cypress in 2025.

David has been a leader in strengthening the city’s financial position, improving parks, and restoring integrity to Cypress’s local government.

As Mayor, David oversaw a budget that resulted in a $3 million surplus. He also led the effort to pay off Cypress’s unfunded pension liability—the city’s largest debt—by 2030.

David has also prioritized improving local playgrounds. After learning that some playground equipment was not scheduled to be replaced until it is over 30 years old, David led an initiative to accelerate the replacement of playground equipment, add more shade, and bring more unique amenities to local parks.

In addition, David took significant steps to fight back against shady special interest money in city elections. In 2026, David proposed and got passed a new law that lowered campaign contribution limits and will require greater disclosure of the funding behind campaign ads, so voters will know who is really spending money to support certain candidates.

David resides in Cypress District 1, where he has been proactive about addressing resident’s concerns. After multiple residents complained about illegal dumping in areas of the district, David’s efforts led to stronger penalties for illegal dumping, the deployment of a mobile camera to catch offenders, and planned landscaping improvements.

Now, David is running for a second (and final) term on city council to continue to put problem-solving over politics, and built an even brighter future for Cypress.

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