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, March 14, 2017

Snow Emergency UPDATE

FROM JESSICA LOVE --

The Public Works Department has worked through the night and is continuing work throughout the day to make sure that the roads are clear.

The Emergency Routes have been prioritized to allow emergency vehicle access and Public Works crews are now working our way through clearing the residential streets.

The crews are currently working to clear these secondary routes and sidewalks along City parks and facilities.

Equipment deployed includes three Ford F-350 pickup trucks, one heavy truck, one front loader bobcat, and shovels and snow blower. To reduce the chance of refreezing, salting will begin at 7:00 pm tonight as necessary.

Residential and commercial property owners must clear their sidewalks within 24 hours after snowfall stops to allow safe travel for all users. Throwing snow from sidewalks and driveways into the street is prohibited, put all cleared snow from parked cars and sidewalks in the front yard, or in the tree lawn between the curb and sidewalk. When traveling use extreme caution.

Mount Rainier City Hall is closed Tuesday, March 14th and regular operations have been suspended.

Wednesday Trash Collection has been postponed until Thursday, March 16th. A Snow Emergency is in effect as of Monday, March 13th at 6:00 pm and will be lifted Tuesday, March 14th at 3:00 pm.

Parking on Snow Emergency Routes is prohibited while a Snow Emergency is in effect, vehicles in violation will be ticketed and towed.

Snow Emergency Routes are as follows:
34th Street from Eastern Avenue to Arundel Road
Chillum Road from Arundel Road to the City boundary at Queens Chapel Road, MD Rt. 500
Rainier Avenue from 34th Street to Upshur Street
Upshur Street from Rainier Avenue to 28th Place
28th Place from Upshur Street to Russel Avenue
Russel Avenue from 28th Place to Arundel Road
Varnum Street from Russel Avenue to Eastern Avenue
Arundel Road from Russel Avenue to 34th Street

For Snow Emergency questions or updates please call the Mount Rainier Snow Emergency Line: 202-731-0163 or contact Jessica Love at

jlove@mountrainiermd.org. In case of emergency, call 911From

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.