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, March 05, 2015

Posted closings for everyone else, SORRY ABOUT THAT! The City is CLOSED.

Dear all:

The National Weather Service has issued a Storm Warning for the District of Columbia and surrounding jurisdictions effective 12 midnight March 5, 2015 through 9 pm March 5, 2015. Heavy Snow accumulating 4-8 inches is expected as of the alert I received at 7:00 am this morning. I am therefore declaring that a Snow Emergency for the City of Mount Rainier for the same time period, i.e., 12 midnight through 9pm tomorrow, March 5, 2014. THE CITY OF MOUNT RAINIER WILL BE OPEN but delayed m(depending on the conditions in the am) for essential employees reporting to work (managers, public safety sworn officers, and public works personnel), managers allowed to telework or use liberal leave, and other employees allowed to be on administrative leave. Therefore, we will more than likely have a skeleton crew on hand tomorrow. The delayed status will be posted on WUSA9 and Fox5 by 7:00 am.

The police department personnel are working on flyers with this information right now. We will also notify the apartment complexes and notices will be posted on all of our communication outlets and the listserv.

Veronica and Gerome – please post this information.

Thanks,

Jeannelle Branson Wallace

City Manager

City of Mount Rainier

One Municipal Place

Mount Rainier, Maryland 20712

(301) 985-6585 (Direct)

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.