Danielle Chambers is a 29 year old trans woman, community advocate, policy nerd, and leader. Born and raised in Oklahoma, she fled to Oregon following the escalating violence and legislation against trans people in the wake of the second Trump administration. Now, Corvallis is her beloved home, and she’s going to fight—boldly—to keep it that way.
Experience
- Served on Corvallis’s Charter Review Task Force Phase 2, 2025 – 2026
- Served on Corvallis’s Housing Operational Committee, 2025 – Current
- Leadership Corvallis 2026 graduate
- Board President of CORE Corvallis, a social justice-focused 501(c)(3)
- Tech Chair of Benton County Democrats
I have attended and/or watched every City Council meeting for the past year. I am highly engaged on the issues currently facing us. I am ready for the job, and passionate about doing it!
Endorsements
Organizations
- Benton County Democrats (BC Dems)
- Linn-Benton Pacific Green Party
- Valley Neighbors for Environmental Quality and Safety (VNEQS)
- SAFE Corvallis
Individuals
- Sara Gelser Blouin, Oregon State Senator
- Sarah Finger McDonald, Oregon House Rep.
- Gabe Shepherd, Benton County Commissioner
- Charles Maughan, Mayor of Corvallis
- Briae Lewis, Corvallis City Councilor
- Alison Bowden, Corvallis City Councilor
- John Wilson, Adair Village Councilor
- Taryn Bazurto, Former BC Dems Chair
- Jacky Lee, local organizer and activist
“Danielle has the qualities of an effective City Councilor. She’s smart, hard-working, and attentive. She listens to understand, and knows that listening is the first step in building consensus and community.”
– Nancy Greenman
