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, November 14, 2013

REQUEST for HELP with our tree canopy!

Hi Mount Rainierites,

Please consider helping out on Saturday!

Come help inventory tree planting locations in the Mount Rainier this Saturday, November 16 from 10:00 - 12:00. The Tree Commission needs your help in finding ideal tree locations along our City streets. Many hands will make for light work. This is in preparation for several hundred trees to be planted in the City this spring to replace over 100 trees to be cut as part of the Allison Street Levee Improvement Project.

No experience is needed, only an interest in building the City's tree canopy. We will break into teams of two and work across the City to gather information on vacant tree sites. We will supply maps and data sheets. Please bring a clipboard if you have one. This is a good project to bring along your dogs, children and neighbors!

Where: Meet at 4002 31st St. for general instructions before we split into sections

When: 10:00 AM

RSVP: Please RSVP to trees@20712.org to help us get an idea of #s or just show up

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.