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.

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Paying Tribute to Mayor Malinda Miles, the Longest Serving Mayor in City History

Catching up on the post for this blog regarding Malinda Miles Legacy

Posted on May 10, 2021

Mayor Malinda Miles

Today marks the last day of Mayor Malinda Miles' storied sixteen years of service to the City of Mount Rainier as mayor.

Mayor Miles has achieved a special place in the history books as not only the longest serving mayor in City history but also the first black woman elected to City Council (1987).

To pay tribute to everything that Mayor Miles has accomplished during her decades of service, Councilmembers and City staff prepared some special surprises:

A SURPRISE CELEBRATION

This weekend, Mayor Miles was surprised with a "Lifetime of Service" Celebration emceed by Councilmember Bryan Knedler and attended by a who's who list of county and state leaders. While modest in overall attendance due to the pandemic, the celebration was big in spirit.

During the surprise celebration, it was announced that the building the City recently purchased on the 3500 block of Perry St. will be named in honor of Mayor Miles at a future naming ceremony.

Click here to view the Celebration of Mayor Miles on the City's Facebook Page.

A VIDEO TRIBUTE TO MAYOR MILES:

To help tell the story of Mayor Miles' impact within City limits and beyond, MRTV put together a video that features archival content of Mayor Miles as well as numerous messages of congratulations from elected officials and City residents who have worked alongside Mayor Miles to make the City of Mount Rainier a great place to live.

Click here to watch Mayor Miles' Video Tribute

A TRIBUTE EDITION OF THE MESSAGE

The City's May Newsletter highlights many of Mayor Miles accomplishments helping lead the effort to green Mount Rainier and revitalize its downtown core.

The newsletter also shares some heartfelt memories of the Mayor and looks back on her induction into the MML Hall of Fame.

Click here to read the Mayor Miles Tribute Edition of The Message.

Mayor Malinda Miles, we thank you for your "Lifetime of Service" to the Mount Rainier community. And we wish you the best as you begin the next chapter of your story!

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.