David McPherson (1 August 1832 – 1914) was a Canadian shipbuilder and politician in Nova Scotia who was elected Mayor of Halifax twice.

He was appointed as one of the first provisional directors, alongside William Anderson Black and Henry Gibson Bauld.

[9] Mayor McPherson hosted 1,200 citizens on 22 May 1890, inviting them to explore the new Halifax City Hall while the 63rd Regiment's band played.

McPherson was re-elected as Halifax's mayor for the 1895–1897 term, followed by Alexander Stephen Jr.[8] Formed on 20 July 1896, he was part of the Murray Ministry under Hon.

Mayor McPherson was a member and president of the Nova Scotia Society for Prevention of Cruelty in 1890.

[15] David McPherson died at 82 years old on 12 August 1914 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.