From the Desk of Former Mayor Malinda Miles

It has been two years since I decided to remove myself from the political scene in Mount Rainier, MD, Prince George's County, and the State of Maryland. Holding the lofty position of Mayor was such a great honor, but as the years flew by, I realized that it was time to do something else -- get a life.! I did, and still continue to provide resources to the residents through The Front Porch Ministries (TFPM). Real people pass through The Front Porch Ministries weekly. LIFE is good.

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

December 18, 2007 AGENDA

AGENDA
MAYOR AND COUNCIL WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2007
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, UPPER LEVEL
7:00 PM

Discussion Items

Rolling Agenda Items
Council member Knedler 10 minutes

Resolution for Budget Calendar
Manager Wallace 5 minutes

Resolution to support speed camera
Chief Scott 10 minutes

Tree Stumps
Council member Tarlau 10 minutes

Volunteer Fire Department Request
Council member Tarlau 5 minutes

Message Translation
Mayor Miles 10 minutes

Recreation Vehicles/parking restrictions
Wallace 10 minutes

Immigrant Sanctuary City Declaration
Councilmember Briones 10 minutes

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(Public comment limited to one (1) minute per person on each subject matter)

Rules for Speakers

The Mayor and City Council invite and welcome comments at public meetings. The Mayor or presiding officer will recognize you. Please introduce yourself at the podium (spelling your last name, for recording purposes) and give the name of your street and block number (e.g., 4300 block of 34th St.). Time limits for speaking are indicated on the meeting agenda.

While speaking, please maintain a courteous tone and avoid personal attacks.

If you wish to lodge a complaint about the performance or conduct of any City employee, please bring your concern to the attention of the City Manager, who will look into the matter and respond to you.

As a courtesy to other residents and businesses, the Council requests that speakers not use specific addresses or names of individuals when describing a situation or making a complaint. Noting the block is preferred over a specific address.

Code enforcement and public safety issues should first be brought to the attention of the appropriate department and/or one of your Council members.

Mayor Malinda Miles

As a long-time resident of Mount Rainier and a homeowner, it is important to me that municipal government be inclusive of all of its residents. It is equally important that information be communicated through all possible channel so that residents can get involved. It is also important for residents to volunteer and serve on committees, commissions, boards and task forces. I truly believe that municipal government is the government closes to the people, and as such should be easily accessible. This BLOG is another effort to reach out to the residents of Mount Rainier.