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.

Tuesday, January 04, 2022

Remember to Shovel/Clean Your Sidewalks!

If you got as much snow as I did yesterday, and you still have not shoveled off your sidewalks, you probably should do it NOW!

I just went outside to take a look-see, and the SNOW IS MELTING and can be swept with a BROOM! I know because I did it -- at least until I got tired and went back inside. (I was waiting for my kids to come by and shovel the snow, but so far, no one showed up.)

If you leave it until tomorrow, it MIGHT be hard to remove since it is going down into the twenties tonight.

It is also a good time to try to clean off your car. If you can't clean it off, sit inside with the heat on, and it will melt. The top will not melt, but the window will, and then you can sweep it off, or at least most of it.

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FYI -- Received from the City today.

Department of Code Compliance to Inspect Sidewalks on Wednesday, Jan 5

Post Date: 01/04/2022 12:16 PM

The Department of Code Compliance reminds the City of Mount Rainier residents and business owners to clear up sidewalks adjacent to their properties. Residents and business owners are responsible to remove snow and ice from the sidewalks adjacent to their property 24 hours after a snowfall as stated on city ordinance:

It shall be duty of every person in charge or control of any building or parcel of land, located in the city, fronting or abutting on a paved public sidewalk, whether as owner, proprietor, tenant, occupant or otherwise, within twenty-four (24) hours after the ceasing to fall of any snow, sleet or freezing rain, to remove and clear away, or cause to be removed and cleared away, such snow, sleet or freezing rain from such public sidewalk as is in front of or abuts on said building or lot of land. It shall be unlawful to fail, neglect or refuse to comply with this section.

Penalty. Every person who shall neglect or refuse to comply will be fined fifteen dollars ($15.00) for each incident.

To ensure the safety of community members in the City, the team of Code Compliance will be making their rounds through the city on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 starting at 10 a.m. to inspect sidewalks and walkways and serve a reminder to residents and business owners of the snow removal ordinance.

For more information, check this link: Snow Removal

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.