U.S. Term Limits, the nation's largest grassroots term limits advocacy group, has announced the appointment of Andrew Kalloch as Oregon State Co-Chair. This strategic move aims to bolster efforts to implement congressional term limits in Oregon, reflecting a growing national sentiment for political reform. Kalloch, who currently serves as the Director of Global Policy Development at Airbnb, brings a wealth of experience from both the private and public sectors to his new role. His background includes positions as Deputy Policy Director to the NYC Comptroller and Staff Attorney at the ACLU of New York, where he focused on constitutional litigation.
In accepting the position, Kalloch emphasized the critical need for term limits, stating that polls show one issue uniting all Oregonians regardless of political affiliation is the need for congressional term limits. He further elaborated on the potential benefits, asserting that term limits would help improve accountability, diversify Congress, and make government work better for all Americans. Kalloch noted that for many, serving in Congress has become a lifelong entitlement rather than a public service, highlighting the core argument driving the term limits movement.
The appointment of Kalloch aligns with U.S. Term Limits' mission to pass term limits at all levels of government, with a particular focus on the U.S. Congress. Philip Blumel, President of U.S. Term Limits, expressed confidence in Kalloch's leadership, stating that under his guidance, the organization will get its term limits resolution passed in Oregon. This appointment comes at a time when public discourse increasingly centers on political reform and representation, with the push for term limits reflecting a broader desire to prevent long-term entrenchment in political offices and promote fresh perspectives in governance.
Beyond his professional roles, Kalloch is deeply involved in community service, serving as President of the City Club of Eugene, Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of FOOD for Lane County, and a board member of All Oregon Votes, an organization advocating for open primary processes for unaffiliated voters. His commitment to public service extends to his political aspirations, having run as a Democratic candidate for Oregon's 4th Congressional District in 2022. This diverse background positions him uniquely to advocate for term limits across political divides.
The appointment of Kalloch as Oregon State Co-Chair for U.S. Term Limits signifies a potentially significant step toward political reform in Oregon. If successful, the implementation of term limits could have far-reaching implications for the state's political landscape and potentially serve as a model for similar initiatives across the country. As the debate over term limits continues to gain traction nationally, Oregon's response to this initiative will be closely watched by political analysts and reform advocates alike. The success or failure of this campaign could provide valuable insights into the feasibility and public reception of term limit policies in other states. For more information about U.S. Term Limits and their initiatives, interested parties can visit https://termlimits.org.
