South KC News

Rep. Mark Alford, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Missouri’s 4th District, communicated updates and insights through a series of recent tweets. His messages address local emergency responses, political commitments, and opportunities for public engagement through various media.

On April 10, 2025, Alford expressed his concern and action regarding the gas line explosion in Lexington. He emphasized support for the affected community by stating, "We are here to support everyone affected by the gas line explosion in Lexington. Our team is on site and ready to assist however we can. Gas had to be shut off for safety precautions. We will continue to monitor the situation. Our hearts are with all individuals and families."

The following day, April 11, 2025, Alford highlighted the Republican Party’s efforts related to the America-First Agenda. He shared a link detailing these initiatives with the tweet, "How @HouseGOP is delivering on the America-First Agenda mandated to us https://t.co/xLKYViSD6c", indicating ongoing legislative activities and priorities.

In another tweet on April 11, 2025, Alford promoted a broadcast opportunity for constituents to hear more about his viewpoints and recent activities. He invited audiences via the message, "Bold truth, straight from our Nation’s Capitol. Tune in: KCMO (95.7FM & 710AM) in Kansas City at 1:00 pm Key Radio (89.3FM) in Osage Beach at 7:30 am and 7:30 pm Can’t catch it live? Listen anytime on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube!"

Alford, born in 1963 in Baytown, Texas, currently resides in Lake Winnebago. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1988 with a BA. Having replaced Vicky Hartzler in 2023, he continues to focus on his legislative responsibilities while maintaining communication with his constituents and addressing local issues through social media.