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, July 08, 2015

Right on CVS for quitting the Chamber of Commerce because of their cigarette policy!

I have always been a CVS (formerly Peoples Drug Store) customer, and now I am proud to support their stance on cigarettes. I am sure that they gave up some profit with their decision to stop selling cigarettes, but they made and has stuck with it. Now, CVS has taken another bold step to make the statement that cigarettes and other tobacco products are bad for your health. They have chosen to quit the Chamber of Commerce because of its policy on smoking.

Statics, studies, and the CDC have come out with information that cigarette smoking and even second-hand smoke is bad for your health. I don't understand why they are not banned from the marketplace except for the profit margin and the fact that people have the right to kill themselves, create future health problems, , and in general cost his Nation a lot more than what is earned by continuing to support smoking by any means necessary.

CONGRATULATIONS CVS! Maybe the rest of the members of the Chamber of Commerce will one day follow your lead.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/08/business/cvs-health-quits-us-chamber-over-stance-on-smoking.html?_r=0

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.