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, May 17, 2016

Funeral Arrangements for the Honorable Mayor James Walls, Jr.

There may always be questions and there may never be a final answer because none of us were there when Mayor Walls took his last breath.

I prefer to remember him as The Honorable Mayor James Walls, Jr., Mayor of District Heights. I prefer to remember his smile and his love for his City. I prefer to remember him as a vibrant and willing leader in his community. I prefer to think of him as Mayor Walls!

Let's be thankful to have known him and to have worked with him as a leader in Prince George's County!

Dr. James L. Walls Headshot

Funeral Arrangements for Mayor James Walls, Jr. based on information provided:

Flowers or condolences may be sent to District Heights Municipal Building, 2000 Marbury Drive, District Heights, Maryland 20747.

The Funeral will take place: Saturday, May 21st at Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit, 1717 Ritchie Road, District Heights, Maryland 20747.

10:00 am Viewing

12:00 noon Service

Interment at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery

If funerals are not your thing, and I understand that, I ask that between the hours of 10:00 am and 12:00 noon you take a few minutes and reflect on the life of this young man and his mother and father whom he has left behind!

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.