Corvallis City Council Ward 7 · Nov 3, 2026

Jerry Ingersoll

Candidate for City Council Ward 7

19 candidates · 9 seats5 sourced positions

Jerry Ingersoll is running for Corvallis City Council Ward 7 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Danielle Chambers and Asa Jorg.

Last day to register to vote · Tue, Oct 13, 2026

Retired after 38 years with the U.S. Forest Service, including as Forest Supervisor of the Siuslaw National Forest.

Where Jerry Ingersoll stands: positions on the record

Budget gap1 sourced position

Pledges to control costs first and refer any proposed new taxes on Corvallis residents to a vote of the people.
“I pledge to control costs first, and refer any proposed new taxes on Corvallis residents to a vote of the people.”
Own statementBenton County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026

Housing1 sourced position

Says he will focus on developing more affordable housing by reducing barriers.
“I will focus on developing more affordable housing by reducing barriers.”
Own statementBenton County Voters' Pamphlet, November 3, 2026

Council reform (Measure 2-159)1 sourced position

Strongly supports staggered four-year terms and, on balance, supports the charter amendment despite doubts about term limits.
“on balance the proposed charter amendment would be a step forward, and I support it.”
Own statementIndivisible Benton County candidate questionnaire: Jerry Ingersoll · Aug 12, 2026

Surveillance technology1 sourced position

Would oppose a Flock contract if one came to the council and says regulating private technology would not be a good use of council resources.
“I would oppose such a contract if it were brought before Council”
Own statementIndivisible Benton County candidate questionnaire: Jerry Ingersoll · Aug 12, 2026

Data centers1 sourced position

Would be concerned about a data center that needed massive water and power but says it is not an issue before the City Council.
“this is not an issue before the City Council, or likely to be.”
Own statementIndivisible Benton County candidate questionnaire: Jerry Ingersoll · Aug 12, 2026

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