Peri Pourier facts for kids

Peri Pourier is an American politician. She works as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives. This means she helps make laws for the state of South Dakota. She has been a representative for the 27th district since 2019. She is part of the Democratic Party.

About Peri Pourier

Peri Pourier is a leader who helps her community. Before she became a politician, she worked as a background investigator. This job often involves checking information about people.

As of 2022, her official job description also says she is a small business owner. This means she runs her own company.

Peri Pourier is a member of the Oglala tribal group. The Oglala are one of the groups of the Lakota people. She lives in Pine Ridge, South Dakota.

What Does a State Representative Do?

A state representative is a person elected by citizens to work in the state government. Their main job is to create and vote on laws for their state. They also represent the people who live in their district. This means they listen to their community's needs and try to make sure those needs are met through new laws or changes to old ones.