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.

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Several Residents have STEPPED FORWARD

For the past few weeks, I have been recruiting residents to serve on the Mount Rainier Election Board. Thank you to all who have stepped forward to fill the seats on this Board.

Our Charter requires five persons on the Board. Mayor and Council seeks to appoint at least seven (two alternates) because life just happens. We have a cadre of six committed to this Board and needs just ONE MORE.

WILL YOU BE THAT ONE RESIDENT willing to give of yourself to your community?

If you are, I need your information ASAP so that your name will be added to the City Resolution appointing the 2015 Mount Rainier Board of Elections. Mayor and Council will appoint the Mount Rainier Board of Elections on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at a special meeting starting at 7:00pm.

Your commitment of time will be approximately 40 hours during the election years (always an odd year), and even less during non-election years (always the even years). There is a stipend for working the polls on Election Day.

TRAINING is scheduled for Monday, February 23 at 8:30am at the Prince George's County Board of Elections. Transportation is being provided at 8:00am from City Hall and back following the training.

The NEXT meeting of the Election Board is Monday, February 23 at 7:00pm at Mount Rainier's City Hall.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

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.