Rep. Mike Thompson, U.S. Congressman representing California’s 4th district since 1999, posted a series of updates on his official Twitter account in late August 2025 covering wildfire evacuations, Indigenous achievements on the Klamath River, and gun violence.
On August 30, 2025, Thompson alerted residents about an emergency evacuation in Lakeport due to the Scott Fire: “#ScottFire in Scotts Valley: 08/29/2025 EVACUATION ORDER – Scotts Creek Rd, Lakeport, CA
An Evacuation Order has been issued for Scotts Creek Road, Zone LAK-E075, in Lakeport.
Leave the area immediately and proceed with caution. Do not delay.
Evacuation warning for zone https://t.co/IJ462HjnUq” (posted August 30, 2025).
Later that day, he recognized the accomplishments of a group of Indigenous kayakers who completed a historic journey: “Fantastic to read about the dedication of this team of young, Indigenous kayakers. Congratulations on becoming the first people in 100 years to paddle all 310 miles of newly undammed Klamath River!
Proud to have worked with Tribal leaders, dam owners, the fishing community,” (posted August 30, 2025).
On August 31, Thompson commented on responses to gun violence by Republican leaders: “Republicans prayed after Columbine, and Sandy Hook, and Uvalde. The list goes on. If prayer alone could end gun violence, we’d be the safest country on earth by now. So once @realDonaldTrump, @SpeakerJohnson, and @LeaderJohnThune are done praying, I invite them to stand up and do https://t.co/GNhQx1a5fx” (posted August 31, 2025).
Mike Thompson was born in St Helena in 1951 and continues to reside there at age 72. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from California State University, Chico.
