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.

Friday, August 14, 2015

The Purple Line WILL MOVE FORWARD!

Press Release

For immediate release:

August 14, 2015

For more information, contact:

Scott L. Peterson

Deputy Manager of Communications/Press Secretary

Cell: 240-619-9400

Statement of Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III

Purple Line

Upper Marlboro, MD – Today, Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III released the following statement regarding negotiations with the State of Maryland over Purple Line contributions:

“Prince George’s County has agreed in concept with the State of Maryland to move the Purple Line forward. We have agreed to increase our contribution by $20 million in exchange for construction of the Purple Line starting in Prince George’s County. We also have agreed with the state that the primary command center will be located in the County.

Prince George’s County had previously committed $100 million toward the project. I want to thank my colleagues on the County Council for their previous support and expect that they will continue to support this transformative project for the future of transportation, congestion alleviation, economic development as well as improving our environment and quality of life.

We look forward to continuing to work with the State of Maryland, Montgomery County, our federal partners, and the private sector as we finalize the financing of this project in order to begin construction on the Purple Line in Prince George’s County.”

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.