Summary
A Republican congressman, Mark Alford, held a town hall meeting in Bolivar, Missouri, where he discussed topics like Medicaid and tax cuts with his constituents. The gathering was mostly civil, despite occasional disagreements and concerns about Medicaid and tax policies affecting the community. Alford plans to hold more town hall meetings in the district.
Key Facts
- Rep. Mark Alford held a town hall meeting in Bolivar, Missouri.
- About 100 people attended the event at Southwest Baptist University.
- Discussions included Medicaid, National Guard deployment, and tax cut policies.
- The event was mostly civil, unlike some other town halls with more confrontational audiences.
- Alford responded calmly to concerns and disagreements from the audience.
- The congressman plans to hold five more town hall meetings in his district.
- Mark Alford had previously faced confrontational audiences but remains open to public forums.
- Alford has strong support in his district, winning 70% of the vote last year.
