Listen before deciding
Make room for residents, local organizations and frontline experience before major decisions are finalized.
ABOUT ARISHYARooted in Portage. Ready to serve.
MEET ARISHYA AGGARWAL
A life shaped by service.
A campaign built on action.
Arishya’s connection to Portage la Prairie is personal, practical and longstanding. Her experience spans City Hall, healthcare, community organizations, local business, youth advocacy and public leadership.
“I believe public service begins with listening—and earns trust by explaining decisions and delivering results people can see.”Explore her journey ↓
PORTAGE IS HOME
Experience grounded
in the community.
Arishya began serving her community at a young age and has continued to take on roles that demand preparation, responsibility and direct engagement with people.
As a former Youth City Councillor, entrepreneur and business executive, healthcare worker, community-board participant and provincial candidate, she understands both how public decisions are made and how those decisions affect families, workers and local organizations.
Her approach is straightforward: listen carefully, ask difficult questions respectfully, explain the trade-offs and measure whether promised results are actually delivered.
Question with purpose
Examine costs, assumptions and consequences so public choices can withstand honest scrutiny.
Deliver measurable value
Connect commitments to timelines, public updates and outcomes residents can clearly evaluate.
HER JOURNEY
Service before
the campaign.
A record built over time—across civic service, community leadership, healthcare, business and democratic participation.
2015
PUBLIC SERVICE MILESTONE
Finding her public voice
Won provincial public-speaking honours in English and French, building an early foundation in clear, confident communication.
2018
PUBLIC SERVICE MILESTONE
Serving inside City Hall
Served as Portage la Prairie’s Youth City Councillor and brought youth perspectives into municipal conversations.
2018–19
PUBLIC SERVICE MILESTONE
Working across the community
Contributed to local boards and initiatives focused on business, beautification, active transportation and community revitalization.
2021
PUBLIC SERVICE MILESTONE
Service during the pandemic
Worked at Portage General Hospital, progressing from medical patient screening to communications intake coordination.
2021–22
PUBLIC SERVICE MILESTONE
Representing Manitoba
Created a youth-engagement platform and represented Manitoba through national leadership and ambassador initiatives.
2023–25
PUBLIC SERVICE MILESTONE
Learning through public life and business
Ran in the provincial election and continued advocating on affordability, public safety, healthcare and the pressures facing local businesses.
2026
PUBLIC SERVICE MILESTONE
Running for Portage City Council
Entered the municipal campaign with a focus on accessible leadership, taxpayer value, transparent decisions and measurable results.
WHY SHE IS RUNNING
Portage deserves leadership that is accessible, accountable and prepared.
Arishya is running to bring residents closer to City Hall, protect taxpayer value and turn practical local priorities into focused action.