David²: Galveston Politics, Unfiltered

David Landriault builds Galveston up — its businesses, its stories, and its future. He founded Falcontail Marketing & Design and, with his wife and partner Christy, The 1839, on a single belief: a community grows stronger when it can see itself clearly and choose its future with open eyes.

At Falcontail, he builds brands and campaigns for organizations large and small — from Stanford University to local mainstays like Sunflower Bakery & Café — work grounded less in flash than in doing the homework, getting the message right, and making the people he serves the ones who shine. The 1839 carries that purpose into the civic square: fair, fact-first journalism on the decisions that will shape the island, written so every Galvestonian can weigh them honestly, for themselves.

By temperament he is a builder and a connector — the one who reads the whole report, asks the harder question, and would rather solve the problem than take the credit. What drives him is simple: that Galveston gets the future it actually chooses, and that the people building it have someone in their corner.

David Finklea blends professional expertise with deep civic roots to spotlight Galveston’s vibrant culture, local governance, and community pulse. A licensed professional engineer and owner of FaustHaus, David has called Galveston home since 2018—embracing its natural beauty, diversity, and community spirit.

David breaks down complex development issues into accessible stories, helping us understand everything from new construction and neighborhood planning to smart growth, sustainability, and city strategy. Whether it’s a council decision or a new streetscape proposal, David helps readers understand how Galveston is growing — and why it matters.