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.

Friday, February 20, 2015

Door-to-Door Vendors are REQUIRED to Get a PERMIT FROM MOUNT RAINIER'S CITY HALL!

It’s the winter time, and a PRIME TIME for unscrupulous persons to prey on the young, the elderly and others. In the past few days, there have been solicitors in the neighborhood talking about energy savings, and replacement windows. Neither had been to or received from City Hall the required permit to be soliciting in our neighborhood. They knock on doors at all times of day and night.

A permit is required for all vendors in the City of Mount Rainier, including all vendors soliciting door-to-door.

REMEMBER: It is better safe than sorry! Once you let them in, you open yourself to an unsafe environment in your own home. No City perm. No entry. Safety is key. Ask to see their credentials, the City’s Permit and the name of the company they are representing!

Ask them to show you their City issued permit when they arrive at your door. The City does NOT have a citywide permit with any vendor. If they do not show the City issued Permit, do not allow them to enter your home. Call City Hall and/or 301-985-6565 and alert our officers of their presence in the community so that they can come out and investigate. Have additional questions? Please call City Hall at 301.985.6585.

NO PERMIT! NO DOOR-TO-DOOR VENDING OR SOLICITATION!

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.