South KC News

Mark Alford, a U.S. Congress representative for Missouri's 4th district since 2023, has recently shared several posts on social media reflecting on current events and issues. Born in Baytown, Texas, Alford resides in Lake Winnebago and holds a degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

On March 10, 2025, Alford expressed his condolences regarding the death of Captain Vernon Collett. He stated that "Leslie and I are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Captain Vernon Collett, who gave his life in service to his community." Alford highlighted Captain Collett's dedication over 29 years to protecting Johnson County with courage and commitment.

In another post on the same day, Alford addressed financial accountability concerns related to COVID-19. He remarked that "Missouri is leading the charge to hold the CCP accountable for unleashing the COVID virus on the world." He claimed that "Communist China now owes Missourian's $24 Billion," crediting Senators Eric Schmitt and Andrew Bailey for their leadership.

Later that day, Alford discussed potential impacts of a government shutdown. He questioned,"Do you know what a shutdown means?" highlighting effects such as struggles for small businesses seeking loans and closure of national parks. He criticized Progressive Democrats for not collaborating with House Republicans to maintain open operations.