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.

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

COUNTY EXECUTIVE RUSHERN BAKER VETOES PORTIONS of FY2016 BUDGET ADOPTED BY ALL NINE (9) MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL!

DO YOU BELIEVE THIS?

We are UPHOLDING THE CHARTER, now, but we totally use a loophole in a STATE LAW to try to pass a 15% property tax increase on residents of PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY! I guess the game is to win at any cost because we KNOW that most of us will lay low, dodge the bullet, and try to not be seen or heard because, the tiny streak of County funding just may get smaller or completely cut out.

Guess what? It is going to get smaller any way. That trickle down effect will be coming to a budget near you! Your taxes will go up. Your services will decrease. You will be required to tighten your belts while you are being punished for the next two years for not supporting this FOOLISHNESS!

I remember another VERY RECENT administration that got so entrenched, AND RICH while serving as our County Executive. Do you remember the kickbacks? The money in bras. The LAYOFFS? The FURLOUGHS? How about that huge COUNTY DEFICIT?

Press Release

For immediate release:

June 16, 2015

For more information, contact:

Scott L. Peterson

Deputy Manager of Communications/Press Secretary

Cell: 240-619-9400

Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III Vetoes Portions of the FY 2016 Budget Adopted by the Prince George’s County Council

Upper Marlboro, MD – Today, Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III transmitted a letter and Executive Order to Prince George’s County Council Chairman Mel Franklin vetoing certain items in CB-32-2015, a bill that approved the County’s Operating Budget and Capital Budget for FY 2016. The County Charter gives the County Executive veto authority pursuant to Section 411. Copies of this letter and Executive Order are attached to this release.

Last week, County officials indicated that the Council violated Section 809 of the County Charter when the Council adopted a budget that reduced the proposed revenue estimates by 2.5%, which is much lower than allowed by the Charter. Yesterday, County Executive Baker conducted a press conference to discuss his reasons for vetoing certain items in CB-32-2015. To watch video of that press conference, please click here.

“I want the people of Prince George’s County to know that I must adhere to our Charter,” stated Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III,” “I swore to uphold the Charter and laws of this County when I took office. It is my hope that we can quickly resolve this issue and make the necessary adjustments so we can move forward and continue to serve the people of Prince George’s County and make it better for future generations.”

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.