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Lawsuit filed to force accidentally approved Onondaga County term limits measure onto November ballot – WRVO
“Questions regarding the validity of resolutions belong to the officials designated by law and, when disputes arise, to the courts,” Czarny said in his statement. “In my view, the resolution transmitted to the Board on July 17, 2026, should be placed before the voters this November unless a court determines otherwise.” https://www.wrvo.org/2026-08-05/lawsuit-filed-to-force-accidentally-approved-onondaga-county-term-limits-measure-onto-november-ballot Subscribe to dustinczarny.com…
Democratic Board of Elections commissioner asks judge to review Republican counterpart’s refusal to put term limits law on ballot – Central Current
If one commissioner could prevent a resolution from reaching the ballot using those undefined powers, it would set a precedent with significant potential ramifications, he believes. “That precedent extends far beyond this single resolution and raises significant questions about the balance of authority established by New York Election Law,” said Czarny. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for…
Democratic election commissioner sues Republican counterpart over term limit fight – Syracuse.com
“I concluded that seeking a judicial ruling is the quickest, most appropriate, and perhaps only way to resolve this dispute before the statutory deadlines,” Czarny said in a statement. https://www.syracuse.com/news/2026/08/democratic-election-commissioner-sues-republican-counterpart-over-term-limit-fight.html Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news
Statement by Commissioner Czarny on filing of Order to Show Cause regarding the proposed Term Limits Resolution for the November 2026 ballot.
Today I filed a request for an Order to Show Cause asking the court to resolve whether the resolution establishing term limits for the Onondaga County Executive and County Comptroller should appear on the November ballot. I do not take this action lightly. This is an unprecedented situation, and after consulting with my legal counsel, I concluded…
Onondaga County legislature votes to obtain legal counsel against board of elections amid battle over term limits bill – Spectrum News
“They are standing up for the law as written and I believe that is important. However, this action by them has no bearing on my decision whether to seek relief in the court independently. I have a separate duty to upload election law and protect voter interests. I plan to announce shortly what my intention…
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