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, April 24, 2017

Mr. C, former principal, Mount Rainier Elementary School endorses Mayor Malinda Miles for Mayor

Mount Rainier is more than bricks and mortar. Mount Rainier is also its children and its schools. Although Mount Rainier has no control over the schools, the schools need advocates in the community.

Former and current principals of Mount Rainier's two elementary schools know Mayor Malinda Miles and know that she advocates for the schools, teachers, children, and administrators.

As the former principal of Mount Rainier Elementary School, I can speak firsthand about Mayor Malinda Miles.

She is a dedicated, hardworking and special person who works tirelessly for the City of Mount Rainier, its schools, its children, and its residents.

Whenever a need was identified in Mount Rainier Elementary, a call to Mayor Miles, and you knew that the necessary action would be taken, but there would be a follow-up to make sure that the issue or situation was completed.

Mayor Malinda Miles supported inclusion and diversity, but she also supported peace and safety in our schools. When I came up with the idea of the 100 or more days of peace and the peace parade, I knew who my number one supporter would be – Mayor Malinda Miles.

I left Mount Rainier Elementary School several years ago, and Mayor Malinda Miles and I remain in touch with what is happening in the schools, and she always remembers to invite me back for the Peace Parade.

Mount Rainier residents, the students, and the elementary schools have an advocate in Mayor Malinda Miles. I support her re-election. Phil (Mr. C) Catania, Principal, Mount Rainier Elementary School 1988 to 2005.

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.