I would strongly favor giving the ElectionsPhragmen.DesiredRunnersUp constant a higher value in the next runtime upgrade.
https://polkascan.io/kusama/runtime-constant/2022-electionsphragmen-DesiredRunnersUp
That will allow more visibility to candidates and would prepare for an eventual higher Council Membership.
This should be a minor change that can go into the next runtime upgrade.

In addition I would not mind a discussion on the pros/cons of moving from 17 to 19 Council Members (ElectionsPhragmen.DesiredRunnersUp constant). 
https://polkascan.io/kusama/runtime-constant/2022-electionsphragmen-DesiredMembers
I have no strong opinions here.

- Increase the value of ElectionsPhragmen.DesiredRunnersUp constant for more visibility to candidates and potential higher Council Membership.
- Consider discussing the pros and cons of moving from 17 to 19 Council Members.
- These changes can be made in the next runtime upgrade.

#247 Council DesiredRunnersUp and DesiredMembers