Darius Beckham

Darius Beckham is a dedicated public servant and lifelong Dayton resident focused on building a more equitable, thriving city. With experience in local government, nonprofit leadership, and community advocacy, he has worked to strengthen neighborhoods, improve public policy, and expand resources for families. Now, he is ready to bring fresh leadership to the Dayton City Commission—focused on economic opportunity, public safety, and community investment.

A graduate of the University of Dayton with a Master’s in Public Administration, Darius served as a Senior Policy Aide to Mayor Jeffrey Mims, a Legislative Aide to Mayor Nan Whaley, and a Neighborhood Organizer with AmeriCorps. He has also led efforts to combat food insecurity as Project Coordinator for the Hall Hunger Initiative and currently serves as Board Chair of Omega CDC.