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 09, 2016

Maryland Mayors from ACROSS THE STATE held their first PRESS CONFERENCE on Highway User Revenues

On Friday, mayors from across the State of Maryland came together to ask the State Legislature and the Governor to restore HIGHWAY USER FUNDS (JURS) to municipalities. This is a critical message that has echoed across the State of Maryland since the economic downturn in 2008. For example, prior to the major cut in HURS, the City of Mount Rainier received funding in the neighborhood of $200,000+. The year the cut was made, the City received roughly $19,000.

The mayors are asking the legislature and the Governor to put this money back, not only in the budget but into the law so that it is not subject to cuts at the whim of the State Government to fund other programs or deficits.

Because of this major cut in funding, our streets and roads have suffered to the tune of more than $1,600,000, and that's just Mount Rainier! There are 157 municipalities in the State of Maryland, and all were hit with this the cut of this major revenue source.

HELP us tell our Legislators and the Governor that we need the URS fully restored and legislated so that they will be protected from future cuts!

Here is the video of the press conference with President Peter Fosselman, (Maryland Mayors Association), and President Spencer Schlosnagle (Maryland Municipal League) hosting the press conference. Click on or copy and paste in your web address line.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmcwFKs9nGM&feature=youtu.be

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.