On Tuesday July 18, 2023, Onondaga County Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny will be travelling to Washington DC represent New York in the Local Leadership Council for the Elections Assistance Commission.As the Democratic Caucus chair for NYS Elections Commissioner Association Commissioner Czarny is one of two representatives for New York along with GOP Caucus Chair Erik Haight Duchess County (R).
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is an independent, bipartisan commission whose mission is to help election officials improve the administration of elections and help Americans participate in the voting process. The Local Leadership Council was established by the EAC in June 2021. This new FACA board is made up of 100 local election officials who are current or former officers in each state’s local election official association. This is the first in-person meeting of this advisory board as previous meetings were virtual.
While in the Nation’s Capital Commissioner Czarny will participate in elections for EAC Local Leadership Council leadership and bylaws as well as discussions on how to make the LLC an effective advisory board. He will attend the EAC Data Summit as well as the LLC meetings on Thursday and Friday. At the LLC meeting he will participate in sessions looking ahead to 2024 challenges, training and workforce development, election technology, and other breakout sessions.
“I am honored to be able to represent New York State on this new advisory board. I look forward to working with bi-partisan representatives from across the country to improve elections for election officials and voters. I commend the U.S. Election Assistance Commission for creating this new advisory board and leading the way in bringing us all together this summer.” – Dustin M. Czarny Chair, NYS Elections Commissioner Association Democratic Caucus and Elections Commissioner (D) Onondaga County
Commissioner Czarny will have limited availability for phone and zoom interviews while on this trip however will return to Syracuse on Monday July 24th. Media inquiries can be emailed to dustinczarny@gmail.com or 315-383-4318.
Dustin M. Czarny 