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Agreement reached in Onondaga Co. election commissioners’ term-limit dispute – Spectrum news
“I felt that’s the best resolution that we could come up with in this short window,” said Democratic commissioner Dustin Czarny. This means the lawsuit Czarny filed against Republican commissioner Kevin Ryan about McMahon’s self-described “clerical error” is now settled. https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/politics/2026/08/21/onondaga-county-lawsuit-term-limits-agreement-reached Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates
Onondaga County Executive, Legislature agree to deal to end term limit dispute – Newschannel 9
“Today is a good day for Democracy and the voters of Onondaga County,” Czarny told NewsChannel 9 | LocalSYR.com. “I am happy to have played a small role in bringing about this outcome. “ https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/term-limit-court-deal Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates
Statement on today’s resolution on Term Limits for the County Executive and County Comptroller to be placed on the 2026 ballot.
Today I am pleased to report that all parties have agreed to a deal that will let voters decide on term limits for the County Executive and County Comptroller. Most importantly voters will get a choice on the ballot this year. I am proud of the leadership of Nicole Watts and the County Legislature for…
Onondaga County officials come to term limits agreements, sidestep “democracy question” – Central Current
“The judge’s order and stipulation is what makes this all possible,” said Dustin Czarny, who sued his fellow elections commissioner, Kevin Ryan, after Ryan refused to put the referendum on the ballot. The county could not have decided to waive deadlines or choose which of two passed referendums became law without the judge allowing it.…
Seven votes separate Dem Primary candidates for Onondaga Co. 16th Legislative District – CNY Central
On Wednesday, Onondaga County Democratic Board of Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny said Nyatwa Bullock has just a seven-point lead over her opponent, Charlene Tarver. The hand count was finalized on Tuesday, However, Czarny said the Board of Elections still needs to certify the results. He said that is likely to happen on Aug. 20. https://cnycentral.com/news/local/seven-votes-separate-dem-primary-candidates-for-onondaga-co-16th-legislative-district…
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