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.

Thursday, September 07, 2017

Maryland Department of Agriculture spraying 9/7/2017 to control adult mosquitoes

Just read my morning emails and EVERYTHING I learned yesterday changed overnight.

Although Mount Rainier is NOT a participant in the State of Maryland Mosquito Spraying Program, the State has decided to include Mount Rainier in the spraying TONIGHT. They are advising that ALL PETS be kept inside tonight.

Mount Rainier is being sprayed tonight even though we are not participants in Maryland's Mosquito Spray Control Program. The reason being offered for the spraying and the short notice is that the West Nile Virus has been found in our area.

The Maryland Department of Agriculture will conduct unscheduled mosquito control spraying in response to a West Nile virus-positive mosquito pool in Prince George’s County. Ultra-Low Volume (ULV) truck-based spraying to control adult mosquitoes is scheduled for the evening of Thursday, September 7, in the communities of Colmar Manor, Mount Rainier, Cottage City, Brentwood, North Brentwood, Riverdale Park, Riverdale Heights, Oaklyn, Landover Knolls, and Landover Mews. Due to weather conditions, spraying originally scheduled for this evening in Hyattsville and Bladensburg has been re-scheduled for Thursday evening as well.

Spraying will occur after 7:30 p.m., weather permitting. Any existing spray exemptions in the area will be temporarily suspended. People should avoid outdoor activities on spray nights.

For more information, PLEASE read and SHARE this email. http://news.maryland.gov/mda/press-release/2017/09/05/public-notice-unscheduled-mosquito-control-spraying-in-prince-georges-county-2/

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.