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.