Richard Higgins is seeking the Ward 3 seat on the Fort Dodge City Council.

”I’m back,” he said, after filing his nominating petitions Thursday. ”In fact, I have not wavered in my desire to serve the citizens of Fort Dodge by serving on your City Council, so it is my intention to run yet again.”

Higgins has run for council twice previously.

Ward 3 is the northeastern part of the city. It is now represented by Councilman Dave Flattery, who is seeking re-election.

This year’s Ward 3 election will be a rematch of the 2013 race between Flattery and Higgins. Flattery won with a roughly 77 percent margin that year.

”I believe first and foremost we will be questioning what is best for our community, what will get us the most bang for our buck,” Higgins said. ”I would like to be your spoon that stirs the coffee. To do that, I need your support in the coming election.”

Higgins, of 1661 Ninth Ave. N., is retired from a nearly 60-year-long career in retailing. He is a Fort Dodge native who graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High School. He is a Navy veteran.