Rep. Mike Thompson, a U.S. Congressman representing California’s 4th district, posted several updates on his Twitter account on August 25, 2025, addressing local education policy, law enforcement actions in Washington D.C., and community celebrations.
In one post from August 25, Thompson criticized recent legislative developments affecting school infrastructure projects: “Because of the One Big Ugly Bill, St. Helena Unified had to scrap plans for a solar project. Translation: higher costs for schools, less clean energy for kids’ futures. Ugly indeed.”
Later that day, he commented on federal law enforcement practices in the nation’s capital: “Dangerous hypocrisy on full display.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, while touting massive weapon seizures and a ‘crime crackdown’ in D.C., has abruptly stopped prosecuting open carry of rifles and shotguns. Yet she continues to brag about taking illegal guns off the streets.”
In another tweet posted that evening, Thompson recognized a longstanding community event: “Congratulations to MAVA on another successful La Cosecha Grand Tasting event! For the last 13 years, this event has not only brought Mexican-American wineries together for a grand tasting, but has also been a vibrant celebration of Latino culture and our community.”
Mike Thompson was born in St. Helena in 1951 and continues to reside there at age 72. He began serving in Congress after replacing Frank Riggs in 1999 and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Chico.
