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.

Thursday, January 04, 2018

YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO FILE FOR ELECTED OFFICE IN MARYLAND

Are you the least bit curious about who has filed to run for elected office in Prince George's County? This site has the list of who has filed as of 1/4/2018. CHECK IT OUT -- YOU MAY WANT TO CONSIDER RUNNING -- PLEASE CONSIDER STRONGLY!

Filing Requirements for Candidacy

Candidate Filing for the 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election begins: February 28, 2017

The candidate filing deadline is Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 9:00 p.m.

You must be a resident of the District for which you are filing, a registered voter, and have completed and filed the following:

Candidate Information Sheet (PDF)

Statement of Organization (PDF)

County Ethics Disclosures are filed electronically. Instructions and Office of Ethics and Accountability contact information may be found here:

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FILING INSTRUCTIONS

Board of Education Financial Disclosure Statement (PDF)

Judicial Disclosure (Judges Only) (PDF)

State Ethics Disclosures are filed electronically at:

https://efds.ethics.state.md.us/

Once the disclosure has been completed, be sure to continue "clicking" or follow the red button (at the bottom right), to retrieve your confirmation. Bring this confirmation with you when you file.

Note: Effective October 1, 2017, candidates for certain State offices (State’s Attorney, Sheriff, Register of Wills and Clerk of the Circuit Court) will no longer be permitted to use a paper format for filing their financial disclosure statements. They must use the Commission’s electronic system.

If you have any questions, contact:

States Ethics Commission

45 Calvert Street

3rd Floor

Annapolis, MD 21401

Office 410-260-7770

Toll Free 1-877-669-6085

Office Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (after 4:30 by appointment only)

Federal and State Offices are filed at the State Board of Elections. The following County and Central Committee Candidates must be filed at the Prince George's County Board of Elections:

County Executive

County Council

State's Attorney

Clerk of the Circuit Courts

Judges of the Orphan's Court

Sheriff

Board of Education - Districts 2, 3, 6, and 9

Democratic Central Committee

Republican Central Committee

Filing Fee

There is a filing fee of $25. The fee for Central Committee is $10. The fee must be paid by either check, money order or cash. No credit cards can be accepted at this time.

Campaign Account

Prior to filing Certificate of Candidacy, each candidate must file a campaign account. A campaign account is established by filing a Statement of Organization with the State Board of Elections.

More Information

Visit the Maryland Board of Elections Filing page for more information on general candidacy filings and Campaign Finance. Be sure to review the Summary Guide to Maryland Candidacy and Campaign Finance Laws. A list of filed candidates will become available after filings begin. The link is updated approximately 24 hours after new filings are completed. For additional information, please contact 301-341-7300.

https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3967

Stopping WAITING on someone else to represent 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.