Cole for Midway
@coleformidway.bsky.social
Your Progressive Democratic Socialist in the Midway | Parent & public health educator | Fighting for affordability, safe streets, and the basics.
I'll be doing more writing and share things from time to time here, so thank you all for your support. It's been a dream come true, and I'll look forward to doing this all again.
Until then, please enjoy my latest piece on safety and the light rail in @streets.mn
streets.mn/2025/08/18/t...
Until then, please enjoy my latest piece on safety and the light rail in @streets.mn
streets.mn/2025/08/18/t...
Streets.mn
Transportation and Land Use in Minnesota
Streets.mn
August 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I'll be doing more writing and share things from time to time here, so thank you all for your support. It's been a dream come true, and I'll look forward to doing this all again.
Until then, please enjoy my latest piece on safety and the light rail in @streets.mn
streets.mn/2025/08/18/t...
Until then, please enjoy my latest piece on safety and the light rail in @streets.mn
streets.mn/2025/08/18/t...
We shouldn't be forced to limit activities because of smoke in our air 💨
City policy can help: Xcel franchise $ for geothermal systems, weatherization, sealing homes against pollution/heat.
Better insulation=cleaner air.
Climate adaptation=keeping families safe 💪
#StPaul #Ward4
City policy can help: Xcel franchise $ for geothermal systems, weatherization, sealing homes against pollution/heat.
Better insulation=cleaner air.
Climate adaptation=keeping families safe 💪
#StPaul #Ward4
July 30, 2025 at 6:18 PM
🌭🍉 National Night Out is Aug 5! Invite me to your BBQ or block party—I’d love to meet your neighbors and talk about a St. Paul that works for every family.
DM me your address and I’ll try to swing by!
#ColeForward #Ward4 #NationalNightOut #StPaul
DM me your address and I’ll try to swing by!
#ColeForward #Ward4 #NationalNightOut #StPaul
July 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🌭🍉 National Night Out is Aug 5! Invite me to your BBQ or block party—I’d love to meet your neighbors and talk about a St. Paul that works for every family.
DM me your address and I’ll try to swing by!
#ColeForward #Ward4 #NationalNightOut #StPaul
DM me your address and I’ll try to swing by!
#ColeForward #Ward4 #NationalNightOut #StPaul
Deeply honored to receive the Moms Demand Action candidate distinction 🧡 My dad was a police officer—gun violence prevention is personal. Every family deserves to know their loved ones come home safe. Together we build the safer St. Paul we deserve ✊ #GunViolencePrevention #StPaul #Ward4
July 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Deeply honored to receive the Moms Demand Action candidate distinction 🧡 My dad was a police officer—gun violence prevention is personal. Every family deserves to know their loved ones come home safe. Together we build the safer St. Paul we deserve ✊ #GunViolencePrevention #StPaul #Ward4
🧊 No cooperation with ICE. Ever.
At the MICAH forum last night, I said it plain:
I will never cooperate with child snatchers and cowards hiding behind face masks—not as your neighbor, and not as your councilmember.
#StPaul #Ward4 #NoICE #ICEout #SanctuaryCity #WeKeepUsSafe #StPaulElections
At the MICAH forum last night, I said it plain:
I will never cooperate with child snatchers and cowards hiding behind face masks—not as your neighbor, and not as your councilmember.
#StPaul #Ward4 #NoICE #ICEout #SanctuaryCity #WeKeepUsSafe #StPaulElections
July 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM
🧊 No cooperation with ICE. Ever.
At the MICAH forum last night, I said it plain:
I will never cooperate with child snatchers and cowards hiding behind face masks—not as your neighbor, and not as your councilmember.
#StPaul #Ward4 #NoICE #ICEout #SanctuaryCity #WeKeepUsSafe #StPaulElections
At the MICAH forum last night, I said it plain:
I will never cooperate with child snatchers and cowards hiding behind face masks—not as your neighbor, and not as your councilmember.
#StPaul #Ward4 #NoICE #ICEout #SanctuaryCity #WeKeepUsSafe #StPaulElections
🚨 FORUM UPDATE! 🚨
The #DFL SD 64 event has been cancelled, and they are encouraging folks to attend the League of Women Voters event. Updates at coleforward4.org/events. See you there 👋
#ward4 #StPaul
The #DFL SD 64 event has been cancelled, and they are encouraging folks to attend the League of Women Voters event. Updates at coleforward4.org/events. See you there 👋
#ward4 #StPaul
July 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
🚨 FORUM UPDATE! 🚨
The #DFL SD 64 event has been cancelled, and they are encouraging folks to attend the League of Women Voters event. Updates at coleforward4.org/events. See you there 👋
#ward4 #StPaul
The #DFL SD 64 event has been cancelled, and they are encouraging folks to attend the League of Women Voters event. Updates at coleforward4.org/events. See you there 👋
#ward4 #StPaul
🗳️ Join us at upcoming forums across Ward 4 this July! From housing, to immigration, to preservation, your voice matters.
📅 7/14, 7/17, 7/22, 7/30
🎟️ RSVP: coleforward4.org/events
Let’s pack these rooms and show what a people-powered campaign looks like.
#StPaul #Ward4
📅 7/14, 7/17, 7/22, 7/30
🎟️ RSVP: coleforward4.org/events
Let’s pack these rooms and show what a people-powered campaign looks like.
#StPaul #Ward4
July 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
🗳️ Join us at upcoming forums across Ward 4 this July! From housing, to immigration, to preservation, your voice matters.
📅 7/14, 7/17, 7/22, 7/30
🎟️ RSVP: coleforward4.org/events
Let’s pack these rooms and show what a people-powered campaign looks like.
#StPaul #Ward4
📅 7/14, 7/17, 7/22, 7/30
🎟️ RSVP: coleforward4.org/events
Let’s pack these rooms and show what a people-powered campaign looks like.
#StPaul #Ward4
✊ ST. PAUL IS A UNION TOWN ✊
Join us July 13 at 10:30AM for a labor doorknock with Starbucks Workers United MN! Hear from workers, talk labor solidarity, then hit the doors with us. Open to all union folks, allies & accomplices. Let’s build a workers-first St. Paul! #UnionStrong #Ward4 #StPaul
Join us July 13 at 10:30AM for a labor doorknock with Starbucks Workers United MN! Hear from workers, talk labor solidarity, then hit the doors with us. Open to all union folks, allies & accomplices. Let’s build a workers-first St. Paul! #UnionStrong #Ward4 #StPaul
June 26, 2025 at 9:28 PM
✊ ST. PAUL IS A UNION TOWN ✊
Join us July 13 at 10:30AM for a labor doorknock with Starbucks Workers United MN! Hear from workers, talk labor solidarity, then hit the doors with us. Open to all union folks, allies & accomplices. Let’s build a workers-first St. Paul! #UnionStrong #Ward4 #StPaul
Join us July 13 at 10:30AM for a labor doorknock with Starbucks Workers United MN! Hear from workers, talk labor solidarity, then hit the doors with us. Open to all union folks, allies & accomplices. Let’s build a workers-first St. Paul! #UnionStrong #Ward4 #StPaul
Nearly 20% of St. Paul’s land is tax-exempt. Private colleges hold \$709M in property that could generate $8.8M year. My Co-PILOT plan asks them to pay their fair share for the public services we all rely on. It’s about fairness—not punishment. #Ward4 #CoPILOT #StPaul #Taxes
June 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Due to recent acts of political violence in the area, our event today is postponed. We will post our rescheduled event when it is available.
Stay safe today.
Please direct all questions to team@coleforward4.org
Stay safe today.
Please direct all questions to team@coleforward4.org
June 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Due to recent acts of political violence in the area, our event today is postponed. We will post our rescheduled event when it is available.
Stay safe today.
Please direct all questions to team@coleforward4.org
Stay safe today.
Please direct all questions to team@coleforward4.org
🚨 Two big things this Saturday, June 14th! 🚨
👟 Knockin’ with Robin!
Join @robin4mpls and I for a morning of canvassing across Ward 4 in St. Paul and Ward 2 in Minneapolis!
👑 Then: No Kings Rally! You in?
RSVP at coleforward4.org/volunteer
👟 Knockin’ with Robin!
Join @robin4mpls and I for a morning of canvassing across Ward 4 in St. Paul and Ward 2 in Minneapolis!
👑 Then: No Kings Rally! You in?
RSVP at coleforward4.org/volunteer
June 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
🚨 Two big things this Saturday, June 14th! 🚨
👟 Knockin’ with Robin!
Join @robin4mpls and I for a morning of canvassing across Ward 4 in St. Paul and Ward 2 in Minneapolis!
👑 Then: No Kings Rally! You in?
RSVP at coleforward4.org/volunteer
👟 Knockin’ with Robin!
Join @robin4mpls and I for a morning of canvassing across Ward 4 in St. Paul and Ward 2 in Minneapolis!
👑 Then: No Kings Rally! You in?
RSVP at coleforward4.org/volunteer
Honored to have Minneapolis CM Robin Wonsley's endorsement! 💚 From food relief during the uprising to now, we've shared the work of building safe, inclusive cities. Excited to partner across the river along the Green Line for a St. Paul that works for all. 🚊✊ #Ward4 #TwinCities #DSA
June 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Honored to have Minneapolis CM Robin Wonsley's endorsement! 💚 From food relief during the uprising to now, we've shared the work of building safe, inclusive cities. Excited to partner across the river along the Green Line for a St. Paul that works for all. 🚊✊ #Ward4 #TwinCities #DSA
🚨 Big week ahead!
☕ Thu AM: Meet & Greet @ Workhorse (8–10)
🚪 Thu PM: Door knock @ 5
🗑️ Sat: GOTT cleanup @ Turf Club (10)
📣 Sun 5/18: BIG door knock @ 1st Cup Coffee (1pm)
Join us as we clean up, knock doors & connect!#Ward4 #StPaul
☕ Thu AM: Meet & Greet @ Workhorse (8–10)
🚪 Thu PM: Door knock @ 5
🗑️ Sat: GOTT cleanup @ Turf Club (10)
📣 Sun 5/18: BIG door knock @ 1st Cup Coffee (1pm)
Join us as we clean up, knock doors & connect!#Ward4 #StPaul
May 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🚨 Big week ahead!
☕ Thu AM: Meet & Greet @ Workhorse (8–10)
🚪 Thu PM: Door knock @ 5
🗑️ Sat: GOTT cleanup @ Turf Club (10)
📣 Sun 5/18: BIG door knock @ 1st Cup Coffee (1pm)
Join us as we clean up, knock doors & connect!#Ward4 #StPaul
☕ Thu AM: Meet & Greet @ Workhorse (8–10)
🚪 Thu PM: Door knock @ 5
🗑️ Sat: GOTT cleanup @ Turf Club (10)
📣 Sun 5/18: BIG door knock @ 1st Cup Coffee (1pm)
Join us as we clean up, knock doors & connect!#Ward4 #StPaul
Need an excuse to touch grass? 🌱 Come knock doors with us!
Get your steps in, meet cool neighbors, and help elect Cole while enjoying that sweet spring air ☀️
Sign up for upcoming door knocks + events at the link in bio! 🏃♀️🚪
Get your steps in, meet cool neighbors, and help elect Cole while enjoying that sweet spring air ☀️
Sign up for upcoming door knocks + events at the link in bio! 🏃♀️🚪
April 24, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Need an excuse to touch grass? 🌱 Come knock doors with us!
Get your steps in, meet cool neighbors, and help elect Cole while enjoying that sweet spring air ☀️
Sign up for upcoming door knocks + events at the link in bio! 🏃♀️🚪
Get your steps in, meet cool neighbors, and help elect Cole while enjoying that sweet spring air ☀️
Sign up for upcoming door knocks + events at the link in bio! 🏃♀️🚪
This week, I’m personally matching $1 for every $5 donated. Funds go to local orgs fighting the opioid crisis—an issue that’s hit close to home for my family.
Support the campaign and the work on the ground. Let’s lead with compassion and action. Coleforward4.org
Support the campaign and the work on the ground. Let’s lead with compassion and action. Coleforward4.org
April 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
This week, I’m personally matching $1 for every $5 donated. Funds go to local orgs fighting the opioid crisis—an issue that’s hit close to home for my family.
Support the campaign and the work on the ground. Let’s lead with compassion and action. Coleforward4.org
Support the campaign and the work on the ground. Let’s lead with compassion and action. Coleforward4.org
My mom was prescribed fentanyl. It took her life. This fight is personal. I'm running to bring a public health voice to City Hall—because every overdose deserves action. This week, $1 of every $5 raised goes to local orgs. Coleforward4.org
#StPaul #Opioids
#StPaul #Opioids
April 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM
My mom was prescribed fentanyl. It took her life. This fight is personal. I'm running to bring a public health voice to City Hall—because every overdose deserves action. This week, $1 of every $5 raised goes to local orgs. Coleforward4.org
#StPaul #Opioids
#StPaul #Opioids
Huge thanks to everyone who joined our GotT team at the Kasota Ponds cleanup with SAPCC! 🌿 We picked up trash, learned about bugs & native plants, and showed what neighbor power looks like. 💪 Where should the next GotT be?
#GetOutTheTrash #StPaul #KasotaPonds #Ward4
#GetOutTheTrash #StPaul #KasotaPonds #Ward4
April 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Huge thanks to everyone who joined our GotT team at the Kasota Ponds cleanup with SAPCC! 🌿 We picked up trash, learned about bugs & native plants, and showed what neighbor power looks like. 💪 Where should the next GotT be?
#GetOutTheTrash #StPaul #KasotaPonds #Ward4
#GetOutTheTrash #StPaul #KasotaPonds #Ward4
🌹 Endorsed by Twin Cities DSA! 🌹
From the streets during the uprising to fighting for tenant protections right here in our neighborhoods— Let’s organize, let’s win, and let’s take this all the way to City Hall. ✊
#Ward4 #StPaul #PeoplePowered #TwinCitiesDSA #HousingJustice
From the streets during the uprising to fighting for tenant protections right here in our neighborhoods— Let’s organize, let’s win, and let’s take this all the way to City Hall. ✊
#Ward4 #StPaul #PeoplePowered #TwinCitiesDSA #HousingJustice
March 25, 2025 at 3:11 PM
🌹 Endorsed by Twin Cities DSA! 🌹
From the streets during the uprising to fighting for tenant protections right here in our neighborhoods— Let’s organize, let’s win, and let’s take this all the way to City Hall. ✊
#Ward4 #StPaul #PeoplePowered #TwinCitiesDSA #HousingJustice
From the streets during the uprising to fighting for tenant protections right here in our neighborhoods— Let’s organize, let’s win, and let’s take this all the way to City Hall. ✊
#Ward4 #StPaul #PeoplePowered #TwinCitiesDSA #HousingJustice
🏛️ St. Paul Civics 101: What’s a Ward? 🤔
Ever wonder why St. Paul is divided into wards? Let’s break it down! Follow along as I break down St. Paul’s civic structure and how we can make local government work for us!
#Ward4 #StPaul #LocalGovernment #KnowYourCity #CommunityPower
Ever wonder why St. Paul is divided into wards? Let’s break it down! Follow along as I break down St. Paul’s civic structure and how we can make local government work for us!
#Ward4 #StPaul #LocalGovernment #KnowYourCity #CommunityPower
March 21, 2025 at 9:28 PM
🏛️ St. Paul Civics 101: What’s a Ward? 🤔
Ever wonder why St. Paul is divided into wards? Let’s break it down! Follow along as I break down St. Paul’s civic structure and how we can make local government work for us!
#Ward4 #StPaul #LocalGovernment #KnowYourCity #CommunityPower
Ever wonder why St. Paul is divided into wards? Let’s break it down! Follow along as I break down St. Paul’s civic structure and how we can make local government work for us!
#Ward4 #StPaul #LocalGovernment #KnowYourCity #CommunityPower
🎉 Join Us for a Neighborhood Trash Pickup! 🗑️🚮 Join us on March 23rd for "Get out the Trash" to keep our streets and parks looking great.
📅 Date: Sunday, March 23rd
📍 Location: Turf Club
⏰ Time: 1pm
#Ward4 #NeighborhoodCleanup #StPaul #CommunityCare #TrashPickup
📅 Date: Sunday, March 23rd
📍 Location: Turf Club
⏰ Time: 1pm
#Ward4 #NeighborhoodCleanup #StPaul #CommunityCare #TrashPickup
March 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
🎉 Join Us for a Neighborhood Trash Pickup! 🗑️🚮 Join us on March 23rd for "Get out the Trash" to keep our streets and parks looking great.
📅 Date: Sunday, March 23rd
📍 Location: Turf Club
⏰ Time: 1pm
#Ward4 #NeighborhoodCleanup #StPaul #CommunityCare #TrashPickup
📅 Date: Sunday, March 23rd
📍 Location: Turf Club
⏰ Time: 1pm
#Ward4 #NeighborhoodCleanup #StPaul #CommunityCare #TrashPickup