In this week’s episode I talk about the resolutions that will appear on the ballot this fall. Not only do we have the dueling term limit resolutions, we have term extensions in Dewitt & Fabius as well as a Full Time Ambulance resolution in Lafayette. Enjoy! Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election newsContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: The Resolutions on the Ballot in 2026”
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2 Democrats challenge Dustin Czarny for Onondaga County elections commissioner – Syracuse.com
“There’s a multitude of opinions of how things should be done,” Czarny said. “I respect all of the opinions. But in this world where there are forces attacking democracy and trying to sow damage in our electoral system, the respected authorities need to stand up and speak. And that includes the commissioner of elections.” https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2026/09/2-democrats-challenge-dustin-czarny-for-onondaga-county-elections-commissioner.htmlContinue reading “2 Democrats challenge Dustin Czarny for Onondaga County elections commissioner – Syracuse.com”
Leadership Beyond the Borders of Onondaga County
Dear Democratic Committee Members, Ballots are about to be mailed by the Onondaga County Democratic Committee for our reorganizational meeting on October 1st. As a reminder, voting in the two contested races—Commissioner of Elections and Secretary—must be done by mail. Ballots must be returned to OCDC by September 28th. Because of possible mail delays, IContinue reading “Leadership Beyond the Borders of Onondaga County”
Commissioner in a Car: NYSECA Summer Conference Wrap Up
This week I was at the Summer NYS Elections Commissioner Association conference. I talk about what we did there and how these associations form. I also talk about the election of officers including my own re-election as Caucus Chair, which is different than my election this fall as elections Commissioner. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com forContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: NYSECA Summer Conference Wrap Up”
Commissioner in a Car: The Deal to Place Term Limits On the Ballot in 2026.
In this week’s episode I talk about the deal to put term limits for County Executive and County Comptroller on the ballot. I explain what is in the deal, why there are two propositions (12 and 16 year terms), why it had to go to court to get this deal, and why I decided toContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: The Deal to Place Term Limits On the Ballot in 2026.”
Standing up for voters has been my life’s work. This week shows why
I wanted to write to you today because several major news stories came to the forefront this week. In fact, this has been one of the busiest and most consequential weeks of my career. It showcases the need for continued vigilance in safeguarding our voters and ensuring their voices are heard. Sometimes that responsibility fallsContinue reading “Standing up for voters has been my life’s work. This week shows why”
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 forContinue reading “Statement on today’s resolution on Term Limits for the County Executive and County Comptroller to be placed on the 2026 ballot.”
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.Continue reading “Onondaga County officials come to term limits agreements, sidestep “democracy question” – Central Current”
Dustin M. Czarny 