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, October 28, 2016

ELECTION DAY INFORMATION YOU CAN USE!

ELECTION DAY INFORMATION

ELECTION DAY: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2016, from 7am to 8pm.

POLLING PLACES FOR MOUNT RAINIER RESIDENTS:

Polling Place: Thomas Stone Elementary School

Address: 4500 34th St, Mount Rainier, MD 20712

Phone: (301) 985-1890

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Polling Place: Mount Rainier Elementary School

Address: 4011 32nd St, Mt Rainier, MD 20712

Phone: (301) 985-1810

Residents may call for free transportation to the Polling Places on Election Day November 8 2016, from 9:00 am to 5:00pm. Please call 301-985-6583 to request a ride. The Call-a-Bus will RUN continuously. It will stop frequently at Rainier Manor, Queenstown Rental Office, Queens Manor Rental Office, and Kaywood Gardens’ Rental office. It will also pick up at Newton Apartments and apartments for pick-ups during these times indicated.

Information you can use on Election Day

Something you need to know if voting At the Polls on Election Day: SOME FIRST-TIME VOTERS IN MARYLAND MAY BE ASKED TO SHOW ID BEFORE VOTING. IF YOU ARE ASKED TO SHOW ID, PLEASE SHOW AN ELECTION JUDGE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FORMS OF ID: A copy of a current and valid photo ID (i.e., Maryland driver's license, MVA ID card, student, employee, or military ID card, U.S. passport, or any other State or federal government-issued ID card); OR A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and address. Current means that the document is dated within 3 months of the election.

EARLY VOTING STARTS October 27th thru November 3rd 8am -8pm

Early Voting Locations close to Mount Rainier:

College Park Community Center 5051 Pierce Avenue, College Park, MD 20740

Wayne K. Curry Sports and Learning Complex 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover, MD 20785

Absentee Ballot Request deadline - Electronic: Deadline for a registered voter to request an electronic absentee ballot (Delivered via internet) November 4, 2016.

Absentee Voting

Absentee Ballot Request deadline - In Person: Deadline for a registered voter or voter\'s agent to request an absentee ballot in person at a local Board of Election is November 8, 2016.

Absentee Ballot return deadline - By Mail: Deadline for a registered voter to request a mailed or faxed absentee ballot November 1, 2016!

Mayor and Council urge each resident that's registered to vote in the State of Maryland, Prince George's County to PLEASE get out and vote.

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.