Walter Keryluk has announced he will run for Portage City Council in the upcoming election.  Keryluk's responsibilities currently include transportation and he lists the paving of Saskatchewan Avenue as one of his top priorities. 
He believes there is a need for new recreational facilities in the city, another priority for the Councillor is the construction of a new hospital.  As of right now Councillors Perry Robinson, Orville Wagner and Dave Quinn will all run for their current positions.  Jeff Bereza, Matthew Gray and Lou Lapointe have all announced they're running for council, while Ken Brennan is running for Mayor.  As for Councillor Earl Porter, he has yet to announce his election plans.