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, November 04, 2014

VOTE TODAY IN MARYLAND

I am sure that like many Americans, you are sick and tired of politicians, Republican and Democrat. I am sure that you feel, like many others, your vote does not count, and why bother, "they will do what they want to do regardless of whether or not your vote."

Those feelings are real. In many cases, it appears that Americans have no choice in their future or their current situations. Think about your feelings and then ask, "How did we get here?"

I believe the answer is simple. Too many of us have walked away from our duties and responsibilities. We have turned our democracy over to those who refuse to get a job are work for a living because they have made politics their job and the way they earn a living.

WE THE PEOPLE must reclaim our government. WE THE PEOPLE must say enough is enough. WE THE PEOPLE must stop following the hateful, disgusting advertisement put out by those with money. WE THE PEOPLE must look more closely at those who want to be in government and challenge them to work for the people and not themselves, their reputations, and their place in history.

TODAY is an opportunity for you to exercise your voice and select those who you believe will best represent the issues and values that you believe in. TODAY is the day that you vote for those who will be in decision making positions for the next few years.

PLEASE don't be bullied into staying at home or at work because "your one vote will not make a difference." Believe me it will make a difference even if your candidate does not win.

In Prince George's County, Maryland, your vote on Question J will determine whether your County elected officials will stay in office for twelve years or eight years now, and open the door for them staying in office for life when they go after NO TERM LIMITS! I say keep the door shut and keep two terms as the limit for those officials! Everybody has a learning curve -- pilots, doctors, lawyers, and yes, politicians. NO ONE was BORN INTO THE JOB. If you run for the office, you are obligated to learn the job, and represent your constituents!

VOTE NO ON QUESTION J if you live in Prince George's County. It is in YOUR BEST INTEREST!

Live in Mount Rainier -- Mount Rainier Elementary School, 4011 32nd St, Mt Rainier, MD 20712 is your voting place. Live in surrounding neighborhoods like Brentwood and/or Avondale -- then your polling place may be at Thomas Stone Elementary School, 4500 34th St, Mt Rainier, MD 20712 .

VOTE TODAY between 7:00am and 8:00pm!

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.