What political party is Chris McDaniels?

Nonpartisan race. Under the California Constitution (Art. II, Sec. 6), all city offices are nonpartisan, and a candidate's party preference is not printed on the ballot.

Albany City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Chris
McDaniels

Chris McDaniels is running for Albany City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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Background

About: Chris McDaniels is a bureau manager and 27-year Albany resident with construction and asset management experience.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Bureau manager
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Campaign website: chris4albany.com

On the record: Chris McDaniels

4 sourced

01Local taxes2 sourced positions

Says revenue gaps should not be filled with special assessments or additional fees on residents and small businesses.
Revenue gaps cannot be filled by imposing special assessments or additional fees on the backs of our critical residences and small businesses.”
Own statementAlbany Scanner · Oct 1, 2026
as reported by Albany Scanner; the quote is as printed there
Said officials should have planned more strategically and found other ways to increase revenue after Golden Gate Fields.
We should have been seriously thinking about: How do we replace those dollars”
Forum answerAlbany Scanner · Sep 1, 2026

02Infrastructure1 sourced position

Proposes a five-year infrastructure plan based on an initial assessment of core infrastructure.
Create a five-year infrastructure plan that is based on an initial assessment of our core infrastructure.”
Own statementAlbany Scanner · Oct 1, 2026

03Small business1 sourced position

as reported by Albany Scanner; not a direct quote
Proposed regular town hall meetings with local businesses to understand what they need from the city.
Forum answerAlbany Scanner · Sep 1, 2026

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