mount rainier january/february newsletter 2015

Issue 323

Jan /Feb 2015

Happy New Year Message

coming soon >>> In this issue >>>

Community Survey >>>

Economic Development

The Buzz around the City

Welcome Economic Development Opportunities The Buzz around the City Green & Healthy Living

Why Mount Rainier? The votes are in!

We polled residents on why they chose Mount Rainier as a destination to live and

work here. The results reflect responses from the online survey and face-to-face

interviews. Below is the results from over 60 responses:

As we enter the start of a new year we reflect on the past yearand take stock of what are our goals are for the New Year. Many people develop vision boards to convey their goals and visualize them. Whether your goal for the New Year is to get in shape, volunteer, mentor or be a better you. I encourage you to develop a vision board to assist you in achieving your goals.

Let us know if you have ideas for an upcoming story, business news, event, or neighborhood star to feature in an upcoming issue of the Newsletter. Contact the Editor: Veronica Owens at [email protected]

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5) Secure funding to beautifyand improve our streets and roadways to be more pedestrian-friendly and attractive through the use of Complete Streets and best practices.

6) Establish a EconomicDevelopment Strategy for 2015 that will help 1) guide business retention and attraction activities 2) increase the city’s tax base, 3) and increase jobopportunities for city residents. Please stay tuned for more information on stakeholder and public meetings where we will be seeking your input.

Here’s wishing you all the best for 2015 and a Prosperous New Year!

The Mount Rainier — The City on the Move

Mark your Calendar! City Council Meeting

Tuesday, January 6, 2015 7 pm

Mayor Malinda Miles

Deadline for the March/April edition is February 17, 2014

The City of Mount Rainier is currently underway with a Revitalization Vision for the City. This new vision will assist us with a roadmap of how we can go further as a City.

Our 2015 goals include:

1)The City of Mount Rainier strives towards its healthy living through Sustainable practices.

2) Continue to strengthen ourpartner organizations: Gateway CDC and Mount Rainier Business Association.

4) Establish a State designatedMain Street with the Main Street Five-point approach to manage and promote our businesses in Mount Rainier.

www.mountrainiermd.org

Total Total

Responses Response

Rate Affordable housing 14 23% Art District 4 7% Great Neighbors 9 15% Transportation Hub 4 7% Close proximity to DC 13 22% Sustainable and Green 3 5% Other 13 22%

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Set the stage >>> Economic Development

Code 101 - Summary of Legislation Adopted in 2014 Hungry Harvest delivers farm fresh food to your doorsteps is now

in Mount Rainier!

Schedule your delivery: 301.675.5964

For every bag of food that you purchase a donation to a needy

family is made.

The Redevelopment Authority of Prince George’s County (RDA) is leading the transition to sustainable neighborhoods by kicking off the Net-Zero Home Demonstration Project on one of its currently vacant properties -- 3719 34th Street in Mount Rainier. This new home will serve as a model of future residential development in Prince George’s County.

What is a Net-Zero Energy Home? A Net-Zero Energy (NZE) home has two key energy features: (1) proven, highly energy-efficient technologies that significantly reduce energy demand (with particular emphasis on specially designed building envelopes), and (2) renewable energy sources produced on site that supply at least as much energy as the home needs over the course of a year.

One key aspect to achieving a NZE home is using whole-building design processes that address the building as an integrated system—improving energy efficiency and minimizing both construction and operating costs.

Why Mount Rainier? The Net Zero Energy home will be located in Mount Rainier, within the Gateway Arts District, a community that has embraced sustainable living. Mount Rainier has proven itself to be a leader in sustainability efforts in the County – willing to innovate and step out of the “business-as-usual” ways of operating. The community has expressed willingness to be the location for this first model of NZE housing in the County, and the RDA anticipates that Mount Rainier will provide the public support and interaction that this innovation requires.

Why is NZE important? Net-Zero Energy homes are important for reasons that affect the residents that live within them, the surrounding neighborhoods, and our global community. In 2007, there were nearly 128 million residential housing units in the U.S. Buildings account for approximately 39% of this country’s total energy use, and residential buildings account for 53.7% of that total.

Residential buildings account for roughly 20% of the nation’s total carbon emissions. The statistics revealing residential buildings as high energy consumers and high carbon-emission generators are startling, and rethinking the baseline design of residential homes is essential for bringing energy costs down and slowing the rate of global climate change. Net Zero Energy homes are part of the solution to our local and global environmental problems.

What are the benefits? For occupants, Net Zero Energy homes are cheaper to operate and maintain (often with zero-cost energy usage), and they are usually healthier homes to occupy. Under the RDA’s requirements, the model home will be designed to optimize indoor air quality, green the surrounding site, work with (rather than against) natural processes, and ultimately, to stand out as a home where people want to live and spend time.


The Mount Rainier Business Association welcomes the 2015

Officers!

We invite you to join us every second Wednesday at 8:30 am at

the Mount Rainier Police Department, 3249 Rhode Island

Avenue, Mount Rainier, MD

Mark your CalendarJanuary 14 8:30 am

February 11 8:30 am March 11 8:30 am

All are welcome to attend!! 301 358-5111

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.mountrainierbusiness.com

Trash & Recycle Schedule

DATE Trash/Recycle DATE Trash/ Recycle

January 2 Recycle Collection

February 2 Bulk trash collection *

Call for pick-up

January 5 Bulk trash collection *

Call for pick-up

February 4 Regular Trash Collection

January 7 Regular Trash Collection

February 6 Recycle Collection


February 9 Yard Waste Collection * Call for pick-

up January

12 Yard Waste Collection

Call for pick-up


January 14

Regular Trash Collection


January 16

Recycle Collection

February 16 President’s Day

CLOSED

January 19

Martin Luther King Jr, Day

CLOSED

February 17 Bulk trash collection (by appointment

only) January

20 Bulk trash

collection (by appointment

only)


January 21



January 23

Recycle Collection

February 23

January 28



January 30

Recycle Collection


Ordinance 1 — 2014 — an ordinance to provide for occupancy licenses to be issued and license fees paid annually, rather than biannually; to acquire all premises requiring an occupancy license to be inspected at least every two years for compliance with the Maryland Lead Risk Reduction in Housing Act as a condition of issuance of a residential rental occupancy license.

Ordinance 2 — 2014 an ordinance amending the Mount Rainier Code Chapter 13A, Snow Emergency Routes, and Chapter 13, City Emergencies, to clarify that the City Manager has the authority to determine whether City government offices are open or closed during a snow Emergency or other City Emergency. Public Notices may be given via email alerts, television, radio and website.—full details on the website.

Ordinance 3—2014—an ordinance amending Chapter 3 Building Code, and Chapter 7, Licenses and Permits, and Chapter 11, Refuse Collection of the

Mount Rainier Code to increase fees. The fees increases are as follows:

New Construction, alterations and repairs of $10,000.00 or less, the charge for a building permit shall be a filing fee of $100.00 plus 50% of the Prince George’s County permit fee for new construction regardless of the estimated cost of the construction.

For installation and construction of a new fence on a property with a single street address, the charge for a permit shall be $35.00.

Ordinance 4—2014—an ordinance establishing the tax rate, adopting an annual budget, and appropriating funds for fiscal year 2015, beginning July 1, 2014 and ending June 30, 2014.

Ordinance 5 — 2014 an ordinance extending the City of Mount Rainier’s cable franchise agreement with Comcast of Maryland to allow continued negotiations for renewal of the franchise agreement with Comcast of Maryland.

Ordinance 6 — 2014 an ordinance revising Chapter 11 Refuse Collection amending the day for recycling, bulk trash, and yard waste collection when the normal recycling collection day falls on a holiday or on a day that inclement weather prohibits collection.

Significant revisions are as follows:

If the City collection day for regular trash or recyclables falls on a holiday or inclement weather prohibits collection, then this materials will be picked up the next regular work day following the holiday or inclement weather. If the City collection day for bulk trash or yard waste falls on a holiday or inclement weather prohibits collection then this materials will be picked up on the next scheduled collection day for bulk trash or yard waste.

Full details of each ordinance can be found on the City of Mount Rainier’s Website: www.mountrainiermd.org


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in Mount Rainier!



family is made.










Officers!













Call for pick-up


Call for pick-up






up January


Call for pick-up


January 14



January 16

Recycle Collection


CLOSED

January 19


CLOSED


only) January

20 Bulk trash


only)


January 21



January 23

Recycle Collection

February 23

January 28



January 30

Recycle Collection














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in Mount Rainier!



family is made.










Officers!













Call for pick-up


Call for pick-up






up January


Call for pick-up


January 14



January 16

Recycle Collection


CLOSED

January 19


CLOSED


only) January

20 Bulk trash


only)


January 21



January 23

Recycle Collection

February 23

January 28



January 30

Recycle Collection















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in Mount Rainier!



family is made.










Officers!













Call for pick-up


Call for pick-up






up January


Call for pick-up


January 14



January 16

Recycle Collection


CLOSED

January 19


CLOSED


only) January

20 Bulk trash


only)


January 21



January 23

Recycle Collection

February 23

January 28



January 30

Recycle Collection














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Opportunities

Safety Tips >

Shining Stars of Mount Rainier >>>

Code Enforcement in the City of Mount Rainier

Let us know about a Shining star at [email protected]—subject Shining Star

Set the stage >>> Green and Healthy Living

Department of Public Works City of Mount Rainier

Public Works Administrative Resource Officer

___________

OPEN until January 9, 2015

The City of Mount Rainier is looking for a team player to assist in activities towards a Great City on the Move!

The employee will assist the Department of Public Works in various activities. Duties include: support to staff, public works and code enforcement.

The successful candidate must be competent in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Publisher. Prior employment in a fast pace environment, public works division and the ability to work independently is a plus.

The City of Mount Rainier offers a great working environment . Persons may apply by emailing a cover letter and resume to Veronica Owens at [email protected] or by mail to: City of Mount Rainier, One Municipal Place, Mount Rainier, MD 20712 www.mountrainiermd.org.

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Winter Weather It’s that time of year when residents should be attuned to weather alerts and when listening to be advised of the buzzwords and what they really mean:

Freezing rain – rain that freezes when it hits the ground, creating a coating of ice on roads and walkways.

Hail – rain that turns to ice while suspended and tossed in the air from violent updrafts in a thunderstorm.

Sleet – rain that turns to ice pellets before reaching the ground.

Winter Weather Advisory – cold, ice and snow are expected.

Winter Storm Watch – severe winter weather such as heavy snow or ice is possible within a day or two.

Winter Storm Warning – severe weather conditions have begun or are about to begin.

Blizzard Warning – heavy snow and strong winds producing blinding snow (near zero visibility) and life threatening wind chills for three hours or longer.

Frost/freeze Warning – below freezing temperatures are expected.

When weather conditions warrants the declaration of a snow emergency the City of Mount Rainier follows the District of Columbia, not Maryland or Prince George’s County. The City Manager may declare an emergency independent of other jurisdictions when conditions in the City warrant a special declaration. Tune in to your local news, website and listserve for information.

The Mount Rainier Police Department will notify residents of snow emergency declarations and other winter weather information via Twitter feed. Simply follow @MRPDChief on Twitter to get the latest. We will also post critical updates on the Chief’s Blog at www.mrpdchief.blogspot.com and Facebook—https://www.facebook.com/mountrainierpd. Mount Rainier City government closings will be announced on WUSA’s 9 News Now (www.wusa.com)

When a snow emergency is declared, parking along these streets is

automatically prohibited for the duration of the snow emergency.

34th Street from Eastern Avenue to Arundel Road;

Chillum Road from Arundel Road to the City boundary at Queens Chapel Road (MD Rt. 500);

Rainier Avenue from 34th Street to Upshur Street;

Upshur Street from Rainier Avenue to 28th Place;

28th Place from Upshur Street to Russell Avenue;

Russell Avenue from 28th Place to Arundel Road;

Varnum Street from Russell Avenue to Eastern Avenue;

Arundel Road from Russell Avenue to 34th Street

Vehicles found parked on a snow emergency route during or after a snow emergency has been declared by the DC government to be subject to a $100 fine (City Code §13A-107) and to being impounded at the owner’s risk and expense. The Mount Rainier Police Department wishes you a safe, happy and snow free Winter season. winter season! Mount Rainier Police Department — 301-985-6565

In October, the Mount Rainier Green Team partnered with students at the University of Maryland in the Integrated Life Sciences program to provide capacity in upgrading the City’s website on different sustainability initiatives: waste reduction, energy, transportation, local food and water quality. The students are helping to compile and organize information about what the City has done and what citizens can do to embrace sustainable practices. The website is still a work in progress but an upgrade is planned in the spring of 2015.

Early next year, the Mount Rainier Green Team is partnering with seniors at the University of Maryland in the Environmental Science & Technology program to conduct a municipal carbon footprint analysis for the City.

The deliverable would be a final report that calculates Mount Rainier’s carbon footprint and provides recommendations to reduce the City’s carbon emissions.

In 1999, the City of Mount Rainier became one of the first cities in the region to develop a climate action plan. Since then a lot has changed with both the efforts Mount Rainier has undertaken to reduce its carbon footprint and the technical tools

available for conducting such estimates. An updated assessment is necessary for Mount Rainier to continue to be a green leader among municipalities in Maryland, and to help the city reduce its carbon footprint on the planet.

Both opportunities are being provided through Sustainable Maryland Certified. This initiative is designed to support Maryland's municipalities as they look for cost-effective and strategic ways to protect their natural assets and revitalize their communities. Using best practices in resource areas like water, energy, planning, health, food, and economy, a municipality can earn points toward sustainability certification. Mount Rainier remains the highest scoring municipality certified in the state.

Thanks to the support of Price Rite Food Warehouse, Costco, Buffalo Baptist Church, Captain Stoots, Mount Rainier Police,

Prince George’s County Police, Prince Georg’s County Fire Department, William (Lee) Myles and the Mayor of the City

of Mount Rainier. We were able to help over 60 families with a Holiday basket of food. Baskets were received by Mount Rainier Elementary School, Thomas Stone Elementary and

Rainier Manor Seniors and community members!! Happy Holidays to all!

City of Mount Rainier City Council

Representative POSITION WARD 1


Calling all Community Leaders! Are you a Mount

Rainier resident interested in representing Ward 1 of the

community?

Qualifications: 1) you must be a resident for at least 2 years. 2)

must be at least 18 years of age. 3) must be a registered voter. 4)

must live in the Ward 1 for 2 years.

To Apply: Send a resume along with a cover letter to Jesse

Christopherson at [email protected]

by January 2, 2015 to be considered.

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Volunteer/Community Service Opportunities

Looking to fulfill your community service hours?

CONTACT Department of Public Works

301.985.6583 §

Department of Public Works

City of Mount Rainier DIRECTOR

of Public works OPEN until January 14, 2015

The City of Mount Rainier is a dynamic individual with both hands-on and human resource sides of public works projects. The Director will be responsible for managing a staff of six and oversee the activities, projects and operations of a Public Works Department. Responsibilities include: street maintenance, grounds maintenance, building maintenance and fleet maintenance. The ability to evaluate and monitor contractors performance is essential, as the key person for ensuring contractor performance. This position reports directly to the City Manager and ensuring high responsiveness in a timely manner is essential.

Preference will be given to those applicants with experience with working for a local, municipal or governmental office.

The City of Mount Rainier offers a great working environment along with a competitive benefits package. Persons may apply by emailing a cover letter and resume to Jeannelle Wallace at [email protected]

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Opportunities

Safety Tips >

Shining Stars of Mount Rainier >>>

Code Enforcement in the City of Mount Rainier

Let us know about a Shining star at [email protected]—subject Shining Star

Set the stage >>> Green and Healthy Living

Department of Public Works City of Mount Rainier

Public Works Administrative Resource Officer

___________


The City of Mount Rainier is looking for a team player to assist in activities towards a Great City on the Move!

The employee will assist the Department of Public Works in various activities. Duties include: support to staff, public works and code enforcement.

The successful candidate must be competent in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Publisher. Prior employment in a fast pace environment, public works division and the ability to work independently is a plus.

The City of Mount Rainier offers a great working environment . Persons may apply by emailing a cover letter and resume to Veronica Owens at [email protected] or by mail to: City of Mount Rainier, One Municipal Place, Mount Rainier, MD 20712 www.mountrainiermd.org.

§

Winter Weather It’s that time of year when residents should be attuned to weather alerts and when listening to be advised of the buzzwords and what they really mean:

Freezing rain – rain that freezes when it hits the ground, creating a coating of ice on roads and walkways.

Hail – rain that turns to ice while suspended and tossed in the air from violent updrafts in a thunderstorm.

Sleet – rain that turns to ice pellets before reaching the ground.

Winter Weather Advisory – cold, ice and snow are expected.

Winter Storm Watch – severe winter weather such as heavy snow or ice is possible within a day or two.

Winter Storm Warning – severe weather conditions have begun or are about to begin.

Blizzard Warning – heavy snow and strong winds producing blinding snow (near zero visibility) and life threatening wind chills for three hours or longer.

Frost/freeze Warning – below freezing temperatures are expected.

When weather conditions warrants the declaration of a snow emergency the City of Mount Rainier follows the District of Columbia, not Maryland or Prince George’s County. The City Manager may declare an emergency independent of other jurisdictions when conditions in the City warrant a special declaration. Tune in to your local news, website and listserve for information.

The Mount Rainier Police Department will notify residents of snow emergency declarations and other winter weather information via Twitter feed. Simply follow @MRPDChief on Twitter to get the latest. We will also post critical updates on the Chief’s Blog at www.mrpdchief.blogspot.com and Facebook—https://www.facebook.com/mountrainierpd. Mount Rainier City government closings will be announced on WUSA’s 9 News Now (www.wusa.com)

When a snow emergency is declared, parking along these streets is

automatically prohibited for the duration of the snow emergency.

34th Street from Eastern Avenue to Arundel Road;

Chillum Road from Arundel Road to the City boundary at Queens Chapel Road (MD Rt. 500);

Rainier Avenue from 34th Street to Upshur Street;

Upshur Street from Rainier Avenue to 28th Place;

28th Place from Upshur Street to Russell Avenue;

Russell Avenue from 28th Place to Arundel Road;

Varnum Street from Russell Avenue to Eastern Avenue;

Arundel Road from Russell Avenue to 34th Street

Vehicles found parked on a snow emergency route during or after a snow emergency has been declared by the DC government to be subject to a $100 fine (City Code §13A-107) and to being impounded at the owner’s risk and expense. The Mount Rainier Police Department wishes you a safe, happy and snow free Winter season. winter season! Mount Rainier Police Department — 301-985-6565

In October, the Mount Rainier Green Team partnered with students at the University of Maryland in the Integrated Life Sciences program to provide capacity in upgrading the City’s website on different sustainability initiatives: waste reduction, energy, transportation, local food and water quality. The students are helping to compile and organize information about what the City has done and what citizens can do to embrace sustainable practices. The website is still a work in progress but an upgrade is planned in the spring of 2015.

Early next year, the Mount Rainier Green Team is partnering with seniors at the University of Maryland in the Environmental Science & Technology program to conduct a municipal carbon footprint analysis for the City.

The deliverable would be a final report that calculates Mount Rainier’s carbon footprint and provides recommendations to reduce the City’s carbon emissions.

In 1999, the City of Mount Rainier became one of the first cities in the region to develop a climate action plan. Since then a lot has changed with both the efforts Mount Rainier has undertaken to reduce its carbon footprint and the technical tools

available for conducting such estimates. An updated assessment is necessary for Mount Rainier to continue to be a green leader among municipalities in Maryland, and to help the city reduce its carbon footprint on the planet.

Both opportunities are being provided through Sustainable Maryland Certified. This initiative is designed to support Maryland's municipalities as they look for cost-effective and strategic ways to protect their natural assets and revitalize their communities. Using best practices in resource areas like water, energy, planning, health, food, and economy, a municipality can earn points toward sustainability certification. Mount Rainier remains the highest scoring municipality certified in the state.

Thanks to the support of Price Rite Food Warehouse, Costco, Buffalo Baptist Church, Captain Stoots, Mount Rainier Police,

Prince George’s County Police, Prince Georg’s County Fire Department, William (Lee) Myles and the Mayor of the City

of Mount Rainier. We were able to help over 60 families with a Holiday basket of food. Baskets were received by Mount Rainier Elementary School, Thomas Stone Elementary and

Rainier Manor Seniors and community members!! Happy Holidays to all!

City of Mount Rainier City Council

Representative POSITION WARD 1


Calling all Community Leaders! Are you a Mount

Rainier resident interested in representing Ward 1 of the

community?

Qualifications: 1) you must be a resident for at least 2 years. 2)

must be at least 18 years of age. 3) must be a registered voter. 4)

must live in the Ward 1 for 2 years.

To Apply: Send a resume along with a cover letter to Jesse

Christopherson at [email protected]

by January 2, 2015 to be considered.

§

Volunteer/Community Service Opportunities

Looking to fulfill your community service hours?

CONTACT Department of Public Works

301.985.6583 §

Department of Public Works

City of Mount Rainier DIRECTOR

of Public works OPEN until January 14, 2015

The City of Mount Rainier is a dynamic individual with both hands-on and human resource sides of public works projects. The Director will be responsible for managing a staff of six and oversee the activities, projects and operations of a Public Works Department. Responsibilities include: street maintenance, grounds maintenance, building maintenance and fleet maintenance. The ability to evaluate and monitor contractors performance is essential, as the key person for ensuring contractor performance. This position reports directly to the City Manager and ensuring high responsiveness in a timely manner is essential.

Preference will be given to those applicants with experience with working for a local, municipal or governmental office.

The City of Mount Rainier offers a great working environment along with a competitive benefits package. Persons may apply by emailing a cover letter and resume to Jeannelle Wallace at [email protected]

Issue 323

Jan /Feb 2015

Happy New Year Message

coming soon >>> In this issue >>>

Community Survey >>>

Economic Development


Welcome Economic Development Opportunities The Buzz around the City Green & Healthy Living

Why Mount Rainier? The votes are in!

We polled residents on why they chose Mount Rainier as a destination to live and

work here. The results reflect responses from the online survey and face-to-face

interviews. Below is the results from over 60 responses:

As we enter the start of a new year we reflect on the past yearand take stock of what are our goals are for the New Year. Many people develop vision boards to convey their goals and visualize them. Whether your goal for the New Year is to get in shape, volunteer, mentor or be a better you. I encourage you to develop a vision board to assist you in achieving your goals.

Let us know if you have ideas for an upcoming story, business news, event, or neighborhood star to feature in an upcoming issue of the Newsletter. Contact the Editor: Veronica Owens at [email protected]

Message Newsletterthe

5) Secure funding to beautifyand improve our streets and roadways to be more pedestrian-friendly and attractive through the use of Complete Streets and best practices.

6) Establish a EconomicDevelopment Strategy for 2015 that will help 1) guide business retention and attraction activities 2) increase the city’s tax base, 3) and increase jobopportunities for city residents. Please stay tuned for more information on stakeholder and public meetings where we will be seeking your input.

Here’s wishing you all the best for 2015 and a Prosperous New Year!

The Mount Rainier — The City on the Move

Mark your Calendar! City Council Meeting

Tuesday, January 6, 2015 7 pm

Mayor Malinda Miles

Deadline for the March/April edition is February 17, 2014

The City of Mount Rainier is currently underway with a Revitalization Vision for the City. This new vision will assist us with a roadmap of how we can go further as a City.

Our 2015 goals include:

1)The City of Mount Rainier strives towards its healthy living through Sustainable practices.

2) Continue to strengthen ourpartner organizations: Gateway CDC and Mount Rainier Business Association.

4) Establish a State designatedMain Street with the Main Street Five-point approach to manage and promote our businesses in Mount Rainier.


Total Total

Responses Response

Rate Affordable housing 14 23% Art District 4 7% Great Neighbors 9 15% Transportation Hub 4 7% Close proximity to DC 13 22% Sustainable and Green 3 5% Other 13 22%

Important NumbersCity Hall open: Mon.–Fri., 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Police Department admin. offices open 9:00 a.m. to 11 p.m. Public Works open 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The City of Mount Rainier is an equal opportunity employer, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, ancestry, marital

status, age, sexual orientation, disability, political or union affiliation.

47th District Reps

Senator Victor Ramirez 301-858-3745

Del. Doyle Niemann

Del. Jolene Ivey

Del. Michael Summers301-858-3326

Call-A-Bus 301-985-6586

(hours M–F, 9 am–2 pm)

City Code Enforcement Office

301-985-6551

Alex Brown301-674-9175

Vacant240-508-4187

City Hall

301-985-6585; fax: 301-985-6595

City Police Department

Chief Michael E. Scott

[email protected]

301-985-6565 (non-emergency calls)

301-985-6566 (non-emergency calls)

301-985-6590 (administrative)911 - Emergency calls – 911

City Public Works 301-985-6583,

Bulk Trash Appts. 301-985-6558

Child Abuse

and Neglect Hotline

301-699-8605

Congresswoman Donna Edwards.

Prince George’s County Office5001 Silver Hill Road

Suite 106Suitland, Maryland 20746

301-516-7601 main301-516-7608 fax

Washington, D.C. Office2445 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515202-225-8699 main202-225-8714 fax

Consumer Affairs

301-470-7534

County Animal Control

301-780-7200

County Building Permits

301-883-5784

County Executive

Rushern Baker 301-952-4131

County Councilman

Will Campos

301-952-4436

CSX railroad 1-877-Tell CSX

Energy Assistance

301-422-5110

Family Services

301-699-2680

Fire Department

301-985-5406 (non-emergency)

911 (emergency)

Gateway CDC

4102 Webster Street

301-864-3860

Gazette Circulation

301-670-7350

Health Department

301-386-0300

Library 301-864-8937

Hours: M–Thursday 11-7:00 (closed 2-2:30)

Sat. 10-5

Landlord-Tenant Commission

800-487-6007

Mt. Rainier Nature/Rec Center

4701 31st Place

301-927-2163

M–National Capital

Park and Planning, Park Permit Office

301-699-2400

North Brentwood Comm. Ctr

4012 Webster St.

301-864-0756

Office of Handicapped Services

TDD 301-627-3352

Park Police

301-459-3232 (emergency)

301-459-9088 (non-emergency)

Parks and Recreation

301-699-2407

Pepco

Lights Out

1-877-737-2662

(you must give the 10-digit phone number or 10-digit account number for location of outage)

Live Wire, Other Emergency

202-872-3432

P. G. Animal Control 3750 Brown Station Road

Upper Marlboro, MD 20772(301) 780-7201

Post Office301-699-8856

Public Defender

301-699-2760

Public Schools

301-952-6000

State’s Attorney

301-952-3500

Washington Gas Light

703-750-1000

WSSC

301-206-8000

301-206-4002 (emergency)


Mayor

Malinda Miles

301-699-1378

[email protected]

City Manager

Jeannelle B. Wallace

301-985-6585, ext. 22

fax: 301-985-6595

[email protected]

Asst. City Manager

Veronica Owens

301-985-6585 ext.30

[email protected]

City Treasurer

Vijay Manjani

[email protected]

Economic Development Director

Samantha Olatunji

[email protected]

Councilmembers

Ward 1

Jimmy Tarlau

301-335-6099

[email protected]

Jesse Christopherson301-985-6585

[email protected]

Ward 2

Vacant

Brent Bolin301-744-9465

[email protected]

MessageVeronica Owens

[email protected]

MRTV DirectorG’rome Williams

[email protected]

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