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.

Saturday, March 11, 2017

Donations, Volunteers, and VOTES NEEDED!

YES, I am running for the position of Mayor of the great City of Mount Rainier MD in this election. The election will take place Monday, May 1, 2017.

Voting will be held at One Municipal Place, Mount Rainier City Hall, Mount Rainier, MD 20712 from 7:00 am until 8:00 pm.

My official campaign kickoff is Thursday, March 16, 2017, at the Mount Rainier Nature Center, 34th and Arundel Road. Looking forward to seeing many of you there.

Any resident that has lived in Mount Rainier for thirty (30) days or more) are eligible to vote in this election with or without U. S. Citizenship, with or without a green card, with or without a visa or other supporting document. You must register (there is a special form available on the City's website, or you may pick one up from City Hall).

Absentee ballots are also offered and can be picked up on April 1, 2017. They must be returned no later than May 2, 2017. They are in English and Spanish.

My campaign cost is estimated to cost, $10,000. I need to raise this amount ASAP. This price includes our P. O. Box, printing -- English and Spanish, three bulk mailings costs -- permit, stamps, and actual mailings, street cards, yard signs, refreshments for workers, and t-shirts.

We are mailing to 4000 residents three times; we need about 500 signs, and we need street cards for walking.

There is no paid staff, just volunteers. Come volunteer at my Kickoff campaign on Thursday, Mach 16, 2017 at 7:00 pm at the Mount Rainier Nature Center.

Contributions can be mailed to Mayor Miles for Mayor, P. O. Box 0068, Mount Rainier, MD 20712-0068.

ALL DONATIONS ACCEPTED. NEED PEOPLE TO WALK THE NEIGHBORHOOD WITH ME! This is a critical election in the history of Mount Rainier.

PLEASE COPY AND POST ON YOUR PAGE. Feel free to share with friends and neighbors. THANKS for any and ALL HELP.

Please make checks cash or money orders payable to Malinda Miles. I also have a PayPal Account that will be up and running on my website Under construction) in the next five days.

My campaign chairs are Nneka Barnes and Danielle Carter.

My campaign email address is mayormilesformayor@gmail.com. Send me an email if you wish to volunteer -- make calls from home; walk the streets with me; give a reception or gathering at your home; attend a campaign event -- voter registration drive, candidates' forum, speaking engagement, etc.; have a suggestion or know something I need to know during this election. No contribution effort is too small.

I am in NEED OF YOUR SUPPORT! MAKE SURE THAT YOU VOTE, if you are eligible.

Make sure that your neighbors and friends vote. Can't make the polls, pick up and get that absentee ballot IN!

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.