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.

Saturday, February 07, 2015

AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN CITY GOVERNMENT!

Consider volunteering. It is one of the ways that you can support your City, and be in the know about elections within our boarders.

Have you voted in City elections? Only voted at one of the schools in the City? Then you have NOT PARTICIPATED in a City election, IF YOU HAVE NOT VOTED at City Hall or the Potts building! If you voted at Thomas Stone Elementary school or Mount Rainier Elementary School, you ONLY voted in either a federal, state or county election.

Your Mayor, Malinda Miles, is elected Citywide to represent all residents in the City.

Jesse Christopherson and Jacqlyn Riposo (recently appointed) are your Ward 1 representatives.

Councilmembers, Brent Bolin and Bryan Knedler (recently appointed) are your Ward 2 representatives.

Councilmember Jacqlyn Riposo's seat will be up for election (four year term) on May 4, 2015.

Councilmember Bryan Knedler (two year term because of the resignation of former Councilmember Ivy Thompson), and Councilmember Brent Bolin seats (four year term) will be up for election in Ward 2 on May 4, 2015.

That's right, three of the four Council seats will be up for election on Monday, May 4, 2015. YOU have the opportunity to RUN for these seats, serve on the Election Board, AND VOTE for the candidates seeking to represent you.

If you are registered to vote in PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MARYLAND, YOU ARE ALREADY REGISTERED TO VOTE IN MOUNT Mount Rainier, Maryland!

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.