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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

I signed the Municipal Leadership Pledge. I support protecting farmland, clean water, natural heritage, and responsible growth, while keeping decisions focused on the public interest. Strong communities need good planning and long-term thinking. VoteCottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Thank you to The Claremont for hosting me for a meet and greet with residents. I really enjoyed the conversations, the questions, and the chance to hear directly from people in the community. I appreciate everyone who took the time to come out and chat. VoteCottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Pretty boring? St. Paul’s doesn’t have to be. I support more local activities, events, recreation, arts, and community programming for people of all ages. More reasons to get out, meet people, and enjoy the neighbourhood we live in. VoteCottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I recently responded to Ontarians Against Corruption on five issues: AI data centres, Indigenous relations, land use, policing, and public funds. Clear positions. Practical answers. No hiding behind political language. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

12 years ago, Toronto looked different. But many of the conversations still sound familiar. Affordability. Transit. Safety. Infrastructure. Representation. We can’t change the last 12 years. This election, we can decide what we expect from the next four.

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Like to walk? Help us reach St. Paul’s. We need volunteers to deliver campaign pamphlets across Ward 12. No door knocking. No experience needed. Routes provided. Flexible hours. Walk at your own pace. Every street helps. Volunteer: votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Paws for Parks has published its 2026 candidate survey results. In Ward 12, I am currently the only candidate listed as having submitted a completed questionnaire by the deadline. www.pawsforparks.com/election

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Quick campaign update: people across St. Paul’s have been unbelievably pleasant. I’ve really enjoyed the conversations, the questions, the stories, and getting to know more of the community. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to chat. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This one was hard to film. I visited a building where residents are facing displacement as redevelopment moves forward. Some have lived there for years. Growth matters, but so do the people already here. Development should come with housing security and infrastructure. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Campaign training, apparently: Campaign manager: “Again.” Canvasser lead: “Are you ready?” Me: “Yeah.” Somewhere between Uma Thurman punching wood and John Wick punching concrete is probably an accurate description of canvassing season. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Gas-powered leaf blowers are noisy, polluting, and worth taking seriously. My approach: better 311 reporting, public consultation, quieter technology, a gradual phase-out where practical, and no sudden costs dumped on residents or small businesses. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I had a great time at Voices in the Hall 2026. It was a fun evening and a good opportunity to meet people who care about civic engagement and the future of Toronto. Thanks to everyone who helped put it together. I’m glad I had the chance to attend.

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I responded to the Clean Indoor Air Toronto candidate survey. My approach: update Toronto’s indoor air policy, improve ventilation and filtration standards, publish clearer data, support vulnerable residents, and protect renters from added retrofit costs. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I signed the Greener City Champion Pledge. I’m supporting renter heat protections, more trees in hotter neighbourhoods, less single-use waste, stronger building efficiency, and a pause on new large AI data centres until Toronto has clear rules. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Cars and bikes should not be forced to fight for the same space. Good city planning means designing routes that keep cyclists safer and traffic moving more smoothly. Separate infrastructure can reduce conflict for everyone. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Thanks to @CP24 for the opportunity to share 30 seconds on why I’m running for Toronto City Council in Ward 12, St. Paul’s. A short clip, but a good chance to introduce myself and some of the issues I’m focused on. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We’re looking for more volunteers for the Ward 12 campaign. If you’re interested in hands-on political experience, there are opportunities in canvassing, outreach, events, communications and campaign operations. Learn more or get involved at votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

You shouldn’t have to chase your councillor. My representation promise for St. Paul’s: • Response within 2 business days • Regular neighbourhood checkups • Every concern tracked and followed up That’s the standard I want to bring to Ward 12.

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

8:50 PM. Our canvassing cutoff is 9:00, but we had one building left and wanted to finish what we started. We made it with 10 minutes to spare. Long days, lots of doors, and still more St. Paul’s to hear from. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Apparently Uncle Buck accidentally wrote my campaign Q&A. Do you rent? Why don’t you have an office? Do you have a wife? Honestly, some of the questions were a little too accurate. Thanks to everyone and every organization sending questions. I’ve genuinely enjoyed answering them. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I support practical TTC improvements that can make service faster and more reliable: signal priority, modernized switches, fewer unnecessary slow zones, better stop spacing and less construction disruption. The goal is simple: a TTC that works better. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

800 new units. Zero new infrastructure. Funny as a meme. Less funny when neighbourhoods are left dealing with the consequences. Toronto needs housing, but growth should come with transit, roads, services and public spaces planned alongside it. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

AI may be exciting. That does not mean every piece of AI infrastructure belongs everywhere. In this video, I explain why I oppose new data centres in Ward 12 and Toronto, with a little help from Sealab 2021 and Terminator. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Yes, cleaner energy matters. But environmental policy should not become another bill regular people are expected to absorb. My approach: pursue cleaner solutions, demand evidence, and protect affordability while doing it. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I completed the Cycle Toronto questionnaire. My position: support safer cycling infrastructure, preserve key existing lanes, expand Bike Share, and keep routes usable year-round, while reviewing major new projects case by case. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

My climate approach is practical: protect affordability, strengthen building standards, expand affordable clean energy, prepare for extreme weather, and scale what works. Climate policy should improve daily life, not make it harder. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I completed the TTCriders candidate survey. My priorities are clear: reliable service, affordable fares, safer and more accessible transit, and better accountability for how the TTC is funded and run. Toronto depends on transit that actually works. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who has reached out, especially the organizations and community groups that have taken the time to send questions. I’m answering as much as I can personally. Have a concern or question about Toronto or Ward 12? Send it my way. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Philip D’Cruze and I had a longer discussion about Toronto, representation, leadership, and some of the challenges facing the city. Worth a watch if you want to hear the longer-form conversation. Full interview: youtu.be/Xvt-x3LiUew?...

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I completed the Toronto Public Library’s Know Your Vote questionnaire. My six priorities: housing, cost of living, real representation, safer public spaces, getting around, and equal protection. These are the issues I believe City Hall needs to get right. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Toronto residents asking for basic representation: “Do the job.” Apparently this can become a surprisingly lengthy negotiation. 😂 Residents shouldn’t have to fight to be heard. Real Representation. Real Responses. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

St. Paul’s, Ward 12 show me what you’re seeing. Potholes? Litter? Broken infrastructure? Unsafe intersections? Neglected public spaces? Take a photo, tell me where, and tag @Davidforstpauls I want to see the issues residents are dealing with every day.

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I completed the Off-Leash Dogs questionnaire. My view: better dog parks, protected shared spaces, education first, and targeted enforcement where rules are repeatedly ignored. Because “he’s friendly!” is not quite a municipal policy. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Toronto’s basics should not feel ambitious. Affordability. Safety. Representation. I’m running in St. Paul’s, and I want to know which of these is failing you most right now. What is the one thing you would fix first? votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I’ve signed the A Better City Toronto Council Candidate Pledge. I support putting economic development, mobility, safety, affordability, and accountability at the centre of how Toronto moves forward. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

My position is straightforward: residents should feel safe, dangerous coyotes should be dealt with quickly, and decisions should be based on clear evidence rather than arbitrary rules. I also support better public reporting so residents can see what is actually happening. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

You should never have to plan your walk home around feeling safe. A safer Toronto is not an unreasonable expectation. It is one of the most basic responsibilities of a city. Leadership means listening, and making our streets and public spaces places people can trust again. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Keep scrolling. Toronto will fix itself. Or do something about it. We’re looking for people who want hands-on political experience and a chance to work on a municipal campaign. Canvassing, outreach, events, communications, research, and more. Join the campaign. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I recently completed the Allies for a Strong Canada candidate survey. I support consistent bylaw enforcement, stronger protections for residential communities, clear rules for city-owned property, and keeping City Hall focused on municipal issues. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Toronto tourism brochure, 2027: CN Tower ✅ City Hall ✅ Overflowing garbage bin ✅ Maybe not. A great city should look cared for. Cleaner streets. Better public spaces. Better attention to the basics. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Toronto should keep moving toward cleaner energy, but major decisions need a clear business case. I support more local solar where it makes sense and a preliminary study of Lake Ontario offshore wind before any commitment to build. Practical. Affordable. Evidence-based. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I completed Toronto ACORN’s 2026 Municipal Candidate Survey: ✅ 7 fully supported ➖ 4 partially supported ❌ 1 not supported Clear positions on tenant protections, affordability, extreme heat and provincial action. Read my full responses: votecottrell.ca/news

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Toronto sometimes feels less like a city under construction and more like a city permanently looking for the exit. Repairs and upgrades matter. But so do coordination, speed, and accountability. Getting around should not feel like a maze. A city that gets things done. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

At this rate, buying eggs is going to come with a dress code. Toronto is getting more expensive, and even the basics are starting to feel premium-priced. Ordinary groceries. Luxury prices. We need a more affordable city. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Too often, city problems get passed from office to office without real follow-up. That is not representation. A councillor should not just forward the problem. They should own it, stay on it, and work to get answers. Real representation. Real results. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Building more housing matters. But if ordinary people still cannot afford the housing being built, supply alone is not enough. Toronto needs to focus on affordability, not just unit counts. It is not only about quantity. It is about cost. votecottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Toronto has world-class people. Our transit should match them. Riders should not have to build delays and uncertainty into every trip. We can demand better. A city that runs on time. votecottrell.ca #TTC #Toronto #StPauls

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

For homeowners, my approach is straightforward: Responsible growth that respects neighbourhoods. Better roads, safer streets, stronger local services. Smarter city spending before asking residents to pay more. VoteCottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Toronto’s housing problem is not only about how many homes we build. It is also about whether people can actually afford them. I’m supporting more affordable housing, stronger protection against bad-faith evictions, and stronger representation for renters. VoteCottrell.ca

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davidforstpauls.bsky.social @davidforstpauls.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Nobody in St. Paul’s should feel threatened because of their faith, background or identity. We can disagree. We can protest. We can have difficult political conversations. But threats, intimidation, vandalism and violence cross the line. Antisemitism and hate have no place in St. Paul’s.

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