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, February 10, 2015

Budget Listening Session Tonight, Mount Rainier's City Hall

You are invited to be a part of the Mount Rainier Budget Process. TONIGHT at 7:00pm, Mount Rainier's City Hall, Mayor and Council will listen to your the residents about this year's budget.

What are your priorities? What would you like to see happening in Mount Rainier? Should there be an increase in taxes to put money aside for our municipal center? What major projects do you think the Mayor and Council should fund over the next five years? Check out our budget schedule for this year. Make your voices heard. Can't make the meeting? Contact your Council representatives, contact the Mayor, and/or the City Manager. We welcome your emails.

DATE: Tuesday, January 6, 2015	EVENT: First Reading/Vote Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Calendar
Friday, January 9, 2015	Budget instructions issued to All City Departments and Community groups (including Bunker Hill Fire Department
Friday, February 6, 2015	Deadline for all City Departments (including Bunker Hill Fire Department to submit FY 2016 budget requests to City Manager.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015	Special Meeting of the Mayor and Council to set council priorities and to hear public comment on budget priorities and community groups proposals/requests
Tuesday, March 3, 2015	Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council;City Manager presents proposed FY 2016 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for all city departments 5-year budget projection
Tuesday, March 17, 2015	FY 2016 Budget work session and discussion on proposed constant yield tax rate
Thursday, April 9, 2015	Notice in Washington Post about Public Hearing on proposed FY 2016 Budget and Constant Yield Tax Rate scheduled for April 21, 2015
Tuesday, April 14, 2015	Mayor and Council Meeting; special work session on FY 2016 Budget
Tuesday, April 21, 2015	Public hearing and public comment on proposed FY 2016 Budget and Constant Yield Tax Rate; Special Meeting for First Reading on FY 2016 Budget
Tuesday, May 5, 2015	Mayor and Council Meeting; Second Reading and Vote on FY 2016 Budget and Constant Yield Tax Rate

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.