[3] She was a writer and columnist for Xtra Magazine from 2005 to 2009 and sat on the board of various LGBTQ organizations including Egale Canada, the Ten Oaks Project and the Ottawa Dyke March.
She was endorsed by outgoing councillor and mayoral candidate Catherine McKenney.
Throughout her campaign and subsequent term on city council, Troster has placed emphasis on homelessness,[7][8] community safety,[9] and expanding pedestrian infrastructure.
[10][11] In 2023/2024, she opposed the proposal for the City of Ottawa to spend over $400 million to subsidize the redevelopment of Lansdowne Park.
[13][14] She also opposed cuts to O-Train frequency that were passed by city council in 2024.