A retired physician has announced he wants to run for mayor of Big Rapids. 

Fred Guenther announced his candidacy Wednesday, July 21st in a press release.  

Guenther, a retired doctor (OB/GYN) served patients in the Big Rapids area for 36 years and has been a resident in the city for 17 years.  

In the press release, Guenther believes his experience as the chairman of the Mecosta County Medical Center Board,a member ofthe Old Kent Board, the Tuba Bach Board Chairman, a member of the Michigan Tech University Fund Board and United Church Board will be beneficial to the city. 

Fred believes, if elected he will add a balanced approach to city problems and his experience, leadership, skills and diversity of ideas will help lead Big Rapids into the future.