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Hey folks, my team and I are hard at work for you.
This month, we are back home in the district meeting with constituents! We wanted to take this time to let you know about all the things we are working on to support Missouri's Fourth Congressional District!
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August is a time for Members of Congress to return to their districts and spend time with their constituents. Typically, in this section, we cover what's going on in Washington. Today, we're focusing on what's happening in the district. First, our casework team has been hard at work supporting constituents who need help with a federal agency. Over the last few weeks, our team has returned over $700,000 to the hardworking people of Missouri's 4th Congressional District, bringing the total to over $2 million since the start of this Congress.
Serving the people of #MO04 is our top priority, and every dollar we recover makes a real difference in the lives of our constituents. We are always working for you.
We also had an incredible time at the Missouri State Fair, seeing so many familiar friends, faces, and constituents. It is an honor to have Sedalia and the State Fair right here in our district. There is so much happening in Sedalia, and being at the State Fair offers folks a wonderful opportunity to enjoy what makes Missouri great.
I recently sat down with Sedalia's mayor, police chief, and prosecuting attorney to discuss the fentanyl crisis and their important efforts to crack down on fentanyl dealers. We featured them on our podcast—give it a listen.
Check out our show on Apple and Spotify:
- Apple: here
- Spotify: here
Last week, we completed an incredible Town Hall tour across the 4th District, making 16 stops. We visited small businesses, farms, a high school, and engaged with the wonderful people of our great district and state. We’ll dive more into that in this newsletter—truly an incredible August in the district!
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Over the past couple of weeks, we've been all across Missouri’s Fourth District. Last week, specifically, we hosted a series of town halls throughout the District. I want to take a moment to explain why I believe it’s so important to hold these town halls.
I was sent to Washington to work for the people I represent – the constituents of Missouri’s Fourth Congressional District. You, the ones reading this, are the stockholders that I am elected to serve, and it is my duty and responsibility as your elected representative to serve and work for each of you. That means listening to you, showing up, and engaging with you. These town halls give us a great opportunity to hear directly from you—your concerns, your questions, your ideas, and the issues you may be facing. Our job is to respond to that, assist you in any way we can, and work to solve your problems. That’s what we’re here to do. We are here to work for you.
Last week, we made over 16 stops throughout our district and hosted four town halls. It was great to visit with the small businesses that are the fabric of America and that are helping drive economic growth right here at home. We visited coffee shops, clothing stores, farms, a high school, and even a barber shop—all with the intent to listen, learn, and engage with you. It truly was a privilege and an honor to go on this Town Hall Tour and be among the greatest people in the country.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for coming out and sharing your thoughts. I look forward to seeing you next year on our Town Hall Tour!
We are always here, working for you, whether it’s through our weekly Mondays with Mark, where you can meet me to ask questions, or at various events in the district. We are constantly present, not just during the Town Hall Tour. We are here, working for you.
Thank you and God Bless.
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Veteran of the Month
We recognized our August Veteran of the Month on the House floor. Congratulations, Major Harold King. Thank you for your service! Watch here.
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Small Business of the Month
We recognized our August Small Business of the Month on the House floor: Cackle Hatcheries. While most hatcheries closed their doors in the mid 60’s, Cackle Hatchery continued to provide chicks through local feed stores and mail delivery. Watch here.
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Warsaw High School Congressional Pep Rally
A highlight of the Town Hall Tour was our visit to Warsaw High School. We had the opportunity to visit and speak with the students, sharing more about what our congressional office is doing and how they can get involved at the congressional level.
Whether it’s interning in our office, participating in our congressional speech competition, applying to a service academy, or joining the congressional art competition, there are many ways for young people to engage. It was an honor and privilege to speak with them and have some fun.
I wish all the students at Warsaw High School a successful and healthy school year. Watch here.
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Interview in Nevada
At a stop at Precision Coffee in Nevada, we sat down to talk about the important issues facing folks in Vernon County.
Watch here.
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Mark Alford America
In one of our latest episodes of Mark Alford’s America, we had the opportunity to interview Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe.
Check out our show on Apple and Spotify:
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Town Hall Tour Recap
With 16 stops on our Town Hall Tour, we captured many incredible pictures and so many fun and interesting moments. We want to share those pictures and highlight the cities we visited. Thank you from the bottom of our heart for coming out. It’s an honor to represent you every day, and I hope you enjoy these moments.
Day One:  Lone Jack
 Higginsville
 Marshall
 Sedalia
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Town Hall Tour Recap Day Two:  Smithton
 Cole Camp
 Warsaw
 Camdenton
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Town Hall Tour Recap Day 3:  Preston
 Bolivar
 Stockton
 Lamar
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Town Hall Tour Recap Day 4: Nevada Butler Harrisonville
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"Show-Me" Superstars!
Hey folks,
With so many amazing things happening around our district and the great State of Missouri, we wanted to launch a new series to show off the super-stars that make our community great. This will be called the “Show Me Series."
Check out some of the Fourth's Superstars:
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Interested in Interning?
Our DC and district offices are now accepting applications! Apply today to join Team Alford for a semester and learn more about Congress and our work for Missourians: https://alford.house.gov/
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If anyone you know needs assistance with any agency of the federal government, please contact my team in Raymore, Columbia, or Lebanon. Whether it's the IRS, Social Security, passports, veterans’ affairs, or anything else related to the federal government, please give us a call at one of the following numbers: - Raymore: 816-441-6318
- Columbia: 573-540-6600
- Lebanon: 417-532-5582
Meanwhile, if you have questions about legislation going through Congress, my office in Washington, D.C., can take care of you. My team in D.C. can be reached at 202-225-2876.
My number one job in Congress is to help folks here in Missouri. Please do not ever hesitate to call my offices at the numbers listed above.
I truly care about and will always be working for you. |
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