City Councillor for #SomersetWard in Ottawa. Queer Jew. A better city is possible. Let’s build it together. 🏳️‍🌈https://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.social/post/3mz426gcijc2pI just did a drive through the ward to pick up any remaining signs. If we neglected to grab your lawn sign, please email info@troster2026.ca, and one of us can come by today. Special thanks to our amazing volunteers who have been helping get this done.30 Oct 2026 14:58 +0000at://did:plc:phod2o7bz2lycc42sqtwhubx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz426gcijc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.social/post/3mz3oiroofc23It was great to be back at City Hall yesterday to officially welcome our three new city councillors: Chelsea Walton, Erin Coffin and Joanne Chianello. This brings the gender balance on City Council to 13-12 — the first time in history that women outnumber men.30 Oct 2026 11:29 +0000at://did:plc:phod2o7bz2lycc42sqtwhubx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz3oiroofc23https://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.social/post/3myxsrf5cwc22When you have been working flat-out on a campaign for months, getting back to normal things like cooking a meal, folding laundry and getting a proper night’s sleep feel like the ultimate luxuries.28 Oct 2026 22:35 +0000at://did:plc:phod2o7bz2lycc42sqtwhubx/app.bsky.feed.post/3myxsrf5cwc22https://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.social/post/3myvfwpcao22iRunning for public office is a profound act of service, sacrifice and hope. I appreciate how this campaign was so respectful and collegial. Congratulations to Robert Dekker, Michael Tay, Nicholas Gollé and Dillon Anderson for running in Ward 14 and bringing thoughtful ideas to the table.27 Oct 2026 23:40 +0000at://did:plc:phod2o7bz2lycc42sqtwhubx/app.bsky.feed.post/3myvfwpcao22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.social/post/3myuoiau7j22oSore and tired this morning, but so very thankful. [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Oct 2026 16:40 +0000at://did:plc:phod2o7bz2lycc42sqtwhubx/app.bsky.feed.post/3myuoiau7j22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.social/post/3myucnojq7s2iFor the first time ever, there will be more women than men on Ottawa City Council. I am THRILLED to work with Chelsea Walton, Joanne Chianello and Erin Coffin for the next four years. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.739765627 Oct 2026 13:09 +0000at://did:plc:phod2o7bz2lycc42sqtwhubx/app.bsky.feed.post/3myucnojq7s2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.social/post/3mytbhvbge22iThank you, Somerset Ward. I am so honoured to keep fighting for you at City Hall for another four years. More than 100 volunteers and 200 donors built this campaign from the ground up. I believe in us, thank you for believing in me. ❤️27 Oct 2026 03:15 +0000at://did:plc:phod2o7bz2lycc42sqtwhubx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mytbhvbge22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.social/post/3myswecpbz22iSTAY in line! We are hearing reports of long lines at some of the polls in Centretown. If you are in line by 8, you still get to vote. Please spread the word!26 Oct 2026 23:56 +0000at://did:plc:phod2o7bz2lycc42sqtwhubx/app.bsky.feed.post/3myswecpbz22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.social/post/3mysuetm6b22iCome join us at 8pm at Deacon Brodies on Elgin to watch the election results tonight! [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Oct 2026 23:21 +0000at://did:plc:phod2o7bz2lycc42sqtwhubx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mysuetm6b22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.social/post/3mys24oqfrc2uI am getting out the vote today with our amazing OCDSB school board candidate, Keelin Pringnitz. Remember: polls are open till 8pm and you can find out where to vote at troster2026.ca/vote.26 Oct 2026 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:phod2o7bz2lycc42sqtwhubx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mys24oqfrc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.social/post/3myrjygzt2k2cToday’s the day! Polls are open from 10am-8pm. Find your voting location at troster2026.ca/vote. Tell your friends, invite your neighbours. Every single vote counts in this election. If you need a ride to the polls, give us a call at 613-416-1590. LET’S DO THIS!26 Oct 2026 10:42 +0000at://did:plc:phod2o7bz2lycc42sqtwhubx/app.bsky.feed.post/3myrjygzt2k2chttps://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.social/post/3myf5nqskwc22Community safety means care and support for everyone who needs it. And the resources to make sure we can all feel comfortable in our homes and on the street. You can count on me to fight for downtown neighbourhoods and push the city to treat chronic homelessness with the urgency it deserves.21 Oct 2026 12:29 +0000at://did:plc:phod2o7bz2lycc42sqtwhubx/app.bsky.feed.post/3myf5nqskwc22https://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.social/post/3mypc732bw22tThe Ottawa municipal election is TOMORROW. Make your plan to vote: troster2026.ca/vote. Want to help get people to the polls? Sign up at troster2026.ca/shifts. One. Day. More.25 Oct 2026 13:17 +0000at://did:plc:phod2o7bz2lycc42sqtwhubx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mypc732bw22thttps://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.social/post/3mynexiyosc2gMoose (the cat) overtaking E-Day prep supervisor duties while Daisy (the dog) sleeps on the job24 Oct 2026 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:phod2o7bz2lycc42sqtwhubx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mynexiyosc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.social/post/3mymz26kaas2jThis is it. The final countdown. Only two more days till the election in Ottawa. Make a plan to vote. Find your voting station here: troster2026.ca/vote And we are still looking for volunteers to help us get out the vote. Even a couple of hours helps: troster2026.ca/shifts I believe in us.24 Oct 2026 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:phod2o7bz2lycc42sqtwhubx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mymz26kaas2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.social/post/3mykhatcpvk2aCome watch the election results with us on Monday at Deacon Brodies pub on Elgin from 8-10 pm! This is a chance to appreciate all of our amazing campaign volunteers and celebrate the hard work it takes to build a better city. Sign up to help us get out the vote first at Troster2026.ca/shifts.23 Oct 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:phod2o7bz2lycc42sqtwhubx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mykhatcpvk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.social/post/3myhy6iiui225This interview with former mayor Larry O’Brien is WILD. He admits that being mayor is not a starter job and that promising zero or ultra-low tax increases is basically impossible to achieve. Hindsight and accountability: I like it. Will voters take this to heart? https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/video/2026/10/21/former-ottawa-mayor-larry-obrien-speaks-on-municipal-election-new-book/ https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/video/2026/10/21/former-ottawa-mayor-larry-obrien-speaks-on-municipal-election-new-book/?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3Actvottawa%3Atwitterpost&taid=6ad9915e1cd37f0001721d56&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter22 Oct 2026 15:29 +0000at://did:plc:phod2o7bz2lycc42sqtwhubx/app.bsky.feed.post/3myhy6iiui225https://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.social/post/3myhotrjzl22pThis is what a “balanced” approach gets you. Vote for candidates who will fight for Vision Zero: no more preventable tragedies. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-pedestrian-crash-9.739096822 Oct 2026 12:42 +0000at://did:plc:phod2o7bz2lycc42sqtwhubx/app.bsky.feed.post/3myhotrjzl22phttps://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.social/post/3mygf7g2cfs2iThank you to Lucy Van Oldenbarneveld (former anchor of CBC TV evening news), for joining us to canvass on Lyon Street tonight! Election Day is on MONDAY and we are working hard to make sure people know where they can vote. Make your plan to vote and find your poll at troster2026.ca/vote!22 Oct 2026 00:17 +0000at://did:plc:phod2o7bz2lycc42sqtwhubx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mygf7g2cfs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.social/post/3myf5nqskwc22Community safety means care and support for everyone who needs it. And the resources to make sure we can all feel comfortable in our homes and on the street. You can count on me to fight for downtown neighbourhoods and push the city to treat chronic homelessness with the urgency it deserves.21 Oct 2026 12:29 +0000at://did:plc:phod2o7bz2lycc42sqtwhubx/app.bsky.feed.post/3myf5nqskwc22https://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.social/post/3mydz6lwwls2mBooked COVID and flu shots for me and my family for the day after the election. [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Oct 2026 01:37 +0000at://did:plc:phod2o7bz2lycc42sqtwhubx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mydz6lwwls2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.social/post/3mycwb4fswc2vWe need your help to get out the vote on Monday! It’s a lot of fun, I promise. We will have shifts running all day and into the evening. Sign up at troster2026.ca.20 Oct 2026 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:phod2o7bz2lycc42sqtwhubx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mycwb4fswc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.social/post/3mycvi5254k2pThis is a two-person race. Vote accordingly. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/new-survey-shows-sutcliffe-with-single-digit-lead-over-leiper-9.738771320 Oct 2026 14:58 +0000at://did:plc:phod2o7bz2lycc42sqtwhubx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mycvi5254k2phttps://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.social/post/3mybeb7qj6k2rWhat a beautiful evening to knock on doors in Chinatown. Lots of great conversations and support from neighbours who want to see solutions to chronic homelessness that care for people while keeping our neighborhoods safe for everyone. Only a few more days to go! Sign up at: troster2026.ca/shifts.20 Oct 2026 00:17 +0000at://did:plc:phod2o7bz2lycc42sqtwhubx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mybeb7qj6k2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.social/post/3my6guxu5sk2pONE WEEK till election day. Join us to knock on doors and talk to neighbours for the final time before they cast their votes. We need your help to make sure we reach every door before E-Day! Sign up at: troster2026.ca/shifts.18 Oct 2026 20:26 +0000at://did:plc:phod2o7bz2lycc42sqtwhubx/app.bsky.feed.post/3my6guxu5sk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.social/post/3my437ouhms2tOn transit, my record is clear. I have consistently voted against service cuts and I co-sponsored a motion with @jleiper.bsky.social to restore 5-min LRT frequency — one that was ultimately defeated by the current mayor and his supporters.17 Oct 2026 21:52 +0000at://did:plc:phod2o7bz2lycc42sqtwhubx/app.bsky.feed.post/3my437ouhms2thttps://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.social/post/3my3jq743i22pCongratulations to Piano Place for officially opening your new location at Bronson and McLeod. It was so lovely to meet Kristina and John and see the beautiful new space. Centretown families: this is a great place to take your kids for piano lessons! Check them out at: pianoplaceottawa.com17 Oct 2026 16:39 +0000at://did:plc:phod2o7bz2lycc42sqtwhubx/app.bsky.feed.post/3my3jq743i22phttps://bsky.app/profile/arieltroster.bsky.social/post/3my353niitk2nThis was 14 years ago, my daughter’s first protest. Activists make great leaders, no matter what the current mayor says.17 Oct 2026 12:53 +0000at://did:plc:phod2o7bz2lycc42sqtwhubx/app.bsky.feed.post/3my353niitk2n