(LISTEN): U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) discusses town halls on "Wake Up Missouri"

28/08/2025 12 min

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Episode Synopsis

A west-central Missouri congressman who represents Columbia, Hallsville, Sturgeon and Harrisburg on Capitol Hill continues his town meetings across the district this morning in Fayette. U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) joined hosts Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live this morning on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri." Congressman Alford's town meeting last night in Harrisburg was heated at times, with some audience members shouting at the packed Harrisburg Lions Club on East Sexton. There were so many people at the meeting that Congressman Alford stayed an extra hour late to answer each question from voters. He tells "Wake Up" that he's never been told by GOP officials not to do town halls and says it's important to listen to each voter. He also says some of those at the town halls hate President Trump and some hate him. Congressman Alford says he made a commitment to be the most accessible member of Congress. He is inviting you to this morning's town meeting at 8:30 at Lafayette on the Square in Fayette: