David Burke
Candidate for City Council Member, Cypress, District 1 · Cypress City Councilmember
An attorney who authored a report card grading Orange County cities on the transparency of their campaign finance data. He is a sitting Cypress City Council member and has served as mayor.
Positions drawn from a 2022 Voice of OC candidate guide (T2); not yet confirmed against 2026 material.
On the issues
- Public Safety & Policing
Wants first responders to have the resources to keep neighborhoods safe.
“Ensure that first responders have the resources to keep our neighborhoods safe.”
Source → - Government, Elections & Democracy
Wants safeguards against undue influence by special interests and greater transparency, including posting donation information on the city website.
“Enact safeguards to protect our city from undue influence by special interests, and improve transparency.”
Source → - Government, Elections & Democracy
Favored settling the Voting Rights Act suit by moving to by-district elections or another alternative rather than spending millions on litigation.
“it would be fiscally irresponsible for us to spend potentially $5 million or more on a lawsuit that no city has ever won.”
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