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.

Thursday, October 16, 2014

VOTE NO ON QUESTION J -- November 4, 2014

League of Women Voters of

Prince George’s County

Presents

~Informational Forum for Election 2014~

Ballot Question J

The proposal to amend the Prince George’s Charter “… to extend the number of terms from 2 to 3 consecutive terms that a person can serve on the County Council and as County Executive.”

WHEN: Saturday, October 18, 2014

TIME: 9:30 a.m.

PLACE: District Heights Municipal Center

2000 Marbury Drive, Dist.Heights, MD 20747.

NEED Directions: Call 301-336-1402

HEAR the PROs and CONs about Question J on the November Ballot

ASK QUESTIONS about this Charter Amendment and why the County Council and the County Executive wishes to ignore the people who have voted at least twice to keep term limits in place!

ASK QUESTIONS about why, if such a measure is passed, the current sitting County Council and County Executive should retain their seats?

ASK QUESTIONS about the upcoming NOVEMBER 4^th election and those persons currently running for those seats!

Confirmed Panelists: (9:30 to 10:30 a.m.)

Delegate Aisha Braveboy, Former Delegate Gerron Levi,

Prince George’s Charter Amendment Commission Member: J. Kenneth Battle Jr, Len Lucchi, Esq, and Republican Central Committee Member Joseph Swartz

Invited Panelists: Members of the Prince George’s County Council (Unconfirmed)

Presentation of Community (Written) Statements: The last ½ hour (10:30 – 11:00 a.m.) will focus on community participation. Civic Associations, Community Organizations, Labor Unions, HOA’s, are invited to present written statements (2 minutes); Individuals can present written statements (1 minute) All statements must be written. This is a televised program.

For more information, contact: Gloria Johnson and Tammie Norman, Co-Chairs of Forums and Voter Education, Prince George’s County League of Women Voters . GJLaw75@aol.com 301-390-2222

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.