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, December 30, 2015

Mount Rainier "A City on the Move!"

Many people outside of Mount Rainier are beginning to discover this little jewel located just across the District's line. It has almost always been there but not making much noise. The right mix of people and businesses just hadn't come knocking on our doorstep.

However, over the past few years, a few developers and a large number of residents have found that Mount Rainier just may be the key to living in the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia). Where else can you live in harmony with your neighbors, where crime is low, and where you can be at the steps of the White House in less than ten (10) minutes?

Mount Rainier has always been considered a bedroom community to the District with its huge houses, large yards, tree lined streets, and neighbors who truly have a voice in City government. Now, that new development is coming, and our artists are making names for themselves all over the Nation, others are finding that Mount Rainier has the quality of life that they have always wanted with the amenities of Washington, DC and surrounding area. Mount Rainier has a great transportation system with nearby shopping malls.

Yes, there is a little bit of nimby (not in my backyard) in the residents, but then they had to grow into that sense of being because there is nowhere else to grow. There is very limited open space. The residents are not into knocking down to rebuild. They are more into saving their history and preserving their way of life. They love going downtown to the hustle and bustle, but the treasure returning home to a community where there are few sirens, and neighbors walk by with their children and their dogs and take a moment to say hello. It's peaceful.

Someone else has learned about the great little City of Mount Rainier and has written about it in terms of its economic development. Please check out what he had to say. I am sure you will be packing your bags and looking for your next home in the great little City of Mount Rainier, MD.

I stand ready to welcome you!

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/where-we-live/wp/2015/12/29/in-2015-the-housing-market-cooled-in-montgomery-while-prices-rose-in-prince-georges/?postshare=2111451435471960&tid=ss_fb

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.