As Nevada moves closer to another election cycle, more residents are paying attention to state and local issues, but many still aren’t sure how to get involved. The Nevada Forum is an online platform made to bridge that gap by giving people a structured way to share their views and help shape policy.
The Nevada Forum describes itself as “a new way for people across the state to be heard, find common ground, and turn shared priorities into legislative action.” Built on the idea that Nevadans agree on more than they often realize, the bipartisan effort responds to a growing concern that national politics and media narratives are overshadowing local conversations.
The Forum was created to address the issue that many important state-level decisions are often made without enough direct input from residents, even though many “common sense” solutions could be reached if people had a clearer path to collaborate. The Forum’s model provides a solution by gathering public input, identifying consensus, and translating it into policy direction.
Participation in the Nevada Forum is designed to be simple and accessible. The process begins by asking users to pick an issue that matters most to them. From there, users are guided to discussions where others are weighing in on related topics. Users may then log in to participate, comment, and engage in discussions about topics they care about. The platform also allows users to explore multiple issues and contribute input across all categories. The final day to participate in these discussions is May 1, 2026.
These conversations are only phase one of the Nevada Forum’s process. After input is collected, phase two, issue voting, will give participants six votes to choose the issues that matter the most to them. Phase three moves into issue reporting, followed by phase four, which centers on deeper discussions. The final phase, issue recommendations, includes a civic assembly process where selected participants help refine proposals. This approach is designed to turn broad input into clear, actionable priorities.
The Nevada Forum is led by a bipartisan team that includes Democrat Chris Miller and Republican Greg Bailor, serving as co-chairs. The broader state team includes Republicans, Democrats, and independents, reflecting an effort to ensure a wide range of perspectives.
The project itself was launched by actor and entrepreneur Andrew Shue, who also co-founded the nonprofit DoSomething. The broader goal of this forum is to develop a practical agenda supported by more than 70% of participants. The process is expected to end in a civic assembly of 50 to 100 Nevadans, selected to reflect the state’s political and demographic makeup, who will work alongside lawmakers to propose legislation for the 2027 legislative session.
For those interested in participating, visit nvforum.org
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