U.S. Term Limits has announced the appointment of Laura Perkins as Nevada State Co-Chair for the organization, where she will work alongside Co-Chair David Brog to advance congressional term limits legislation through the Nevada Legislature. Perkins brings both private and public service experience to the role, with a focus on addressing what she describes as dysfunction in Washington, D.C. through institutional reform.
"I am honored to serve as the Nevada State Co-Chair for U.S. Term Limits," said Perkins. "Now more than ever before, the need for term limits is crystal clear." She cited polling data indicating broad bipartisan support for congressional term limits, noting that over 80% of Americans across political affiliations favor such measures. This statistic underscores the organization's argument that term limits represent a rare unifying issue in a politically divided climate.
Perkins emphasized the shift from public service to career politics in Congress, stating, "For many, serving in Congress has become a lifelong entitlement rather than a public service." She argued that term limits would enhance accountability and improve governmental efficiency. Her appointment signals intensified advocacy efforts in Nevada, a state that could influence national momentum for term limits legislation.
Philip Blumel, President of U.S. Term Limits, expressed confidence in Perkins' leadership, stating, "We are honored to have Laura leading our efforts in Nevada with David to pass term limits for Congress. Under their guidance, I am confident we will get our term limits resolution passed in Nevada." The organization, described as the largest grassroots term limits advocacy group in the country, focuses on connecting supporters with legislators and promoting term limits at various governmental levels, with particular emphasis on the U.S. Congress. More information about their mission is available at https://termlimits.org.
The appointment comes at a time when political reform movements are gaining traction nationwide. Term limits advocates argue that limiting congressional tenure would reduce careerism, increase turnover, and bring fresh perspectives to governance. Opponents, however, contend that term limits could diminish institutional knowledge and shift power to unelected staff and lobbyists. The Nevada initiative will test whether state-level resolutions can pressure Congress to adopt term limits, a constitutional amendment requiring broad state support.
Perkins' background in education advocacy, civic leadership, and technical fields like GIS positions her as a multifaceted advocate for the cause. Her experience includes serving as an elected University Regent for Nevada and a Planning Commissioner for North Las Vegas, providing her with governance insights relevant to legislative campaigns. As Nevada considers the resolution, the outcome could influence similar efforts in other states, potentially reshaping the national conversation on congressional reform and electoral accountability.
