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, January 26, 2016

Latest update on snow removal and street cleaning in Mount Rainier

UPDATE ON STREET CLEANUP AND SNOW REMOVAL

Yesterday, information flow was high and intense. Today, there seems to be a draught -- nothing flowing. That does not mean that the work has stopped or that the City is back to normal. It only means that there are so many hands in the pot and most of them are out there on the street that it has been hard to coordinate every single move.

What you should know! Every street has been plowed at least once and has, at least, a single lane. Salt is continuing to be put down, and the bobcat is still working to remove snow. PW crew is expected to work until 10:00 pm tonight. Some of the snow mounds are also being tackled. The snow mounds will be with us for a while, but work will continue on them tomorrow.

Help has come in from local municipalities (Brentwood, Bladensburg, Hyattsville to list the ones that have been confirmed) to help with this massive task and is expected to stick with us until we conqueror the streets and get them opened. Street currently being worked on are

32nd and Upshur to 34th

29th Street

31st and Varnum

3000 block of 31st Street

If there are streets out there that we have not gotten to or are still blocked, please let us know. In other words, please keep those emails coming. As I receive them, I am forwarding them on to appropriate staff.

Our snow emergency is still in effect and residents are asked to PLEASE do not park on those streets.

There will be no trash pickup tomorrow.

City Hall is expected to be open on time.

There will be a meeting of the Mayor and Council tonight starting at 7:00 pm.

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.