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, July 03, 2021

Last Day in Office as Mayor of Mount Rainier, MD -- May 10, 2021, 8:00 p.m.

It is finished. DONE. Just signed out of my last City Council meeting at which I was The Mayor. Celina Benitez was sworn in at 8:00 p.m. as required by the City Charter.

A feeling of relief and a little concern for the success of "my children," as Luke so aptly put it as we said goodnight, but I know that they've got it.

Tomorrow, I am off to Massanutten to catch up with my friend for a few days of rest and relaxation without the need to rush back home for the City Council meeting or some other City affair.

Once again, thank you to every resident in Mount Rainier for the privilege of serving you for the past sixteen years as Mayor and all of those years before I earned the Mayor's title. It has been a journey.

Now on to my NEXT BIG ADVENTURE. Announcement coming soon -- or not. LOL

Picture of my last Council

Left to right Scot Cecil, Bryan Knedler, Malinda Miles, Celina Benitez, and Luke Chesek

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.