Cypress City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026

David Burke

Candidate for City Council District 1 (incumbent)

6 candidates · 3 seats4 sourced positions

David Burke, the incumbent, is running for Cypress City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Anne Hertz Mallari.

Vote-by-mail ballots available · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Cypress councilmember elected in 2022 who served as mayor in 2025. He is an attorney with a law degree from UCLA School of Law.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Cypress City Councilmember
Endorsed by: Says he is endorsed by current and former mayors, council members, school board members, community leaders and the Orange County Professional Firefighters. Cypress County Voter Guide candidate statement: David Burke
Campaign website: www.davidburkeforcypress.com

Where David Burke stands: positions on the record

Los Alamitos Race Course plan1 sourced position

Voted yes on the Los Alamitos Race Course Specific Plan 3.0 EIR, tract map and development agreement (passed 3-1, one recusal, Aug. 2026).
Council voteCypress City Council minutes, Aug. 25, 2026 · Aug 25, 2026

Campaign contribution limits1 sourced position

Voted yes on Ordinance No. 1230, setting a local campaign contribution limit and top-contributor disclosure (adopted 4-1, Feb. 2026).
Council voteCypress Ordinance No. 1230 (adopted Feb. 23, 2026) · Feb 23, 2026

Taxes and fees1 sourced position

Says he does not support tax increases and notes that tax increases would need voter approval through a ballot measure.
“Cypress is in a good financial position at this time and I do not support tax increases.”
Own statementEyes on Cypress CA · Sep 8, 2026

Business park housing1 sourced position

Says he is not aware of plans for housing in the business park and would consider all options if state law or vacancies required.
“If, in the future, the city needs to consider re-zoning areas to comply with state laws, or if portions of the business park struggle to maintain enough occupancy, then I think we’d need to consider all our options.”
Own statementEyes on Cypress CA · Sep 8, 2026

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