ELKHART, Ind. -- Former Elkhart mayor David Miller has announced he is seeking the Republican nomination for mayor.

Miller was Elkhart's mayor from 2000 to 2007.

Miller is semi-retired but said his love of Elkhart prompted him to return to politics.

“Elkhart has always had enormous potential and we are poised to move to a new level of extraordinary achievements. I have the skills needed to complete those next steps,” Miller stated. “Moreover, I have the enthusiasm and experience essential to manage the complex dynamics of city governance."

Miller will make a formal announcement on February 8 at the Lexington Business Center Banquet Facility Lex530 located at 530 E. Lexington Avenue.