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.

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Three Sister Municipalities are Joining Mount Rainier as Sustainable Communities

The Environmental Finance Center at the University of Maryland is

pleased to announce the four new municipalities that achieved

Sustainable Maryland Certified status in the Fall 2013 round by

meeting the rigorous requirements of the program.

The newly certified communities include:

City of College Park

Town of Edmonston

City of Hyattsville

Joanne Throwe, Director of the Environmental Finance Center, congratulated the certified towns: "These communities are municipal leaders that are making important strides towards the long-term goal of a sustainable Maryland. Their efforts will serve as models for other Maryland communities seeking to ensure a more environmentally and economically resilient future for their residents."

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.