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.

Monday, October 03, 2016

Baby Bombers and Millennials Degree but no experience -- NO JOB!

Many are trying to make an issue of the leaked taping of Hillary Clinton's regarding the Millenials. Well, some of us Baby Boomers remember getting that prized education and being told we were NOT qualified for the job because we did not have experience. We lived in the basements, one room boarding houses, in our cars, and a host of other places while we tried to make our degrees work for us.

With a Bachelor's degree in hand, I worked at RCA as a welder. I also worked at an electronic company in Silver Spring as a welder, until they learned that I could type. I was hired at the NEA as a secretary with my Bachelor;s degree, a husband, and a baby.

SO, what is the problem with Ms. Clinton noting in her speech the plight of the Millenials? They are going through the same crisis in their lives that has been the standard in America for decades. Instead of attacking Ms. Clinton and her statement, we should be fixing the problem! The problem is real. We are encouraged to go to college, get a degree, and then come out to no jobs in our fields, huge student loans, and no choice but to live in our families' basements, and other places until we can get our "big break." -- whatever that is.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/hillary-clinton-comments-on-bernie-sanders-supporters-in-leaked-recording/

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.