David Chiu (Chinese: 邱信福; pinyin: Qiū Xìnfú, born April 2, 1970) is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. He is a Democrat representing the 17th district, encompassing the eastern half of San Francisco. Prior to being elected to the state assembly, he was the President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and supervisor for District 3, which encompasses the northeastern corner of the city, including Chinatown, North Beach, the Financial District, and Fisherman's Wharf.He was the first Asian American to serve as District 3 supervisor, the first Asian American to serve as board president, and the first supervisor elected to three consecutive terms as board president.