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.

Sunday, March 17, 2013

MAY 6, 2013 is ELECTION DAY in Mount Rainier

Municipal government is where your voice can be heard. Your elected officials live next door, and if you LIVE in Mount Rainier, they are within waling distance of your home. City hall is just a few blocks away, and meetings are open, televised and available on two cable cable most days.

On May 6, 2013, you will be asked to elect two council members and the mayor to govern your City for the next four years. You are invited to participate in that process by coming out to the "Meet the Candidates Forum" April 18 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at the Mount Rainier Nature Center. Mark your calendars.

To participate in the election, YOU must be a registered voter in Prince George's County. If you are NOT registered, you may register online or request and application online.

Click this link to register online: https://voterservices.elections.state.md.us/OnlineVoterRegistration

OR

Click this link to print out a voter registration form to be mailed to the Board of Elections: http://elections.state.md.us/voter_registration/documents/2011_English_Internet_VRA.pdf

Restoration of Voting Rights in Maryland
Can I have my voting rights restored in Maryland if I have previously been convicted of a felony? Effective, July 1, 2007, if you have been convicted of a felony and have completed serving a court-ordered sentence of imprisonment, including any term of parole or probation for the conviction, you are eligible to register to vote. You do not qualify to register to vote if you have been convicted of buying or selling votes.

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.