A by-election will be taking place later this summer to determine who will fill the role of Ward 3 councillor in the Rural Municipality of Portage la Prairie.

A shortlist of candidates was released earlier this week of three possible options to fill the position recently vacated by long time councillor Terry Simpson. Portage Online sat down with each candidate to discuss their foray into municipal politics.

all of the constituents for the greater good."

Gyselinck says he hopes to spend the next month leading up to the election touring around the municipality to meet with citizens and farmers and reconnecting with others. He adds that his business has the necessary personnel in place that he now has the time to pursue a public service role.

"With the good team that I have in place at my daily job, my place of business, I would be able to afford the necessary time to serve the people of Ward 3," he adds. "I'll work hard for Ward 3. I can definitely bring some assistance to the table."