OGDEN — Former Ogden Councilwoman Susie Van Hooser has filed as a candidate for the Ogden City Council.

Van Hooser was on the council two years ago, when she ran an unsuccessful bid for mayor against Ogden Mayor Matthew Godfrey.

Originally appointed to the council in 2006 and serving through 2007, Van Hooser is running for At Large Seat-A, currently held by councilman Blain Johnson.

Van Hooser said she hopes to make Ogden's government more transparent, market the city as an outdoor recreation and tourist destination, make the city safer and preserve historic buildings and open space.

Councilman Jesse Garcia, who has served four terms representing the city's Municipal Ward 1, has said he plans to run again for his seat.

Two other Ogden residents have filed as candidates for At Large Seat-B: David Phipps and Justin Morris. The seat is currently held by Councilwoman Dorrene Jeske.

The term for Municipal Ward 3 seat, currently held by Councilman Doug Stephens, is also up for election this year.

For information on how to file as a candidate in Ogden, call 801-629-8150 or visit ogdencity.com.

The filing period ends July 15.

— Joseph M. Dougherty