This originally was published by syraucse.com on April 26, 2021 https://www.syracuse.com/opinion/2021/04/to-preserve-fair-elections-onondaga-county-needs-to-invest-more-money-commentary.html I am reporting it here to add to my essays on my Tumblr blog on elections. It was welcome news that the American Rescue Plan had direct aid to local governments as part of its overall relief package passed into law in early March.Continue reading “To preserve fair elections, Onondaga County needs to invest more money (Commentary)”
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Zoom with Czarny: Joe Driscoll 5th District Councilor
In today’s Zoom with Czarny I sit down with Joe Driscoll – 5th District Councilor. We talk about his work on lead paint, permits for live music, Fair Maps CNY, and Flip the County Legislature. I hope you enjoy.
Wonky Wednesday: Highlights from the 2020 Annual Report
Welcome back to Wonky Wednesday. Each week I do a deep dive into the election and registration data that makes up the electoral landscape of our home, Onondaga County. I hope by looking into this data we can glean that this everchanging county is not monolithic as once thought and competition for Democrats, and allContinue reading “Wonky Wednesday: Highlights from the 2020 Annual Report”
Zoom with Czarny: Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter
Today I sit down with Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter – 128th District. We talk about her role as representative but also Majority Conference Chair in the Assembly. We touch on the Budget, some of her legislative accomplishments, and what she hopes will get done by the end of session. We also talk about her hopes forContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter”
Commissioner in a Car: Court Cases and Mail Cards
Today I talk about how court cases may effect the upcoming Primary. I also talk about the upcoming mail check cards. Enjoy.
Wonky Wednesday: The Town of Onondaga
Welcome back to Wonky Wednesday. Each week I do a deep dive into the election and registration data that makes up the electoral landscape of our home, Onondaga County. I hope by looking into this data we can glean that this everchanging county is not monolithic as once thought and competition for Democrats, and allContinue reading “Wonky Wednesday: The Town of Onondaga”
Sunday Seminar: How to Become an Election Inspector 2021
This month’s Sunday Seminar I go over How to Become an Election Inspector at Onondaga County Board of Elections. I discuss training and what types of inspectors we use as well as eligibility and pay. I hope you enjoy.
GOP lawmakers in Onondaga County sue to block 2nd ballot line for Democrats – Syracuse.com
Czarny said the lawsuit is exploiting a technicality to kick the Democrats off a second ballot line. “I think it’s an awful petty reason to throw somebody off the ballot,’’ he said. https://www.syracuse.com/news/2021/04/gop-lawmakers-in-onondaga-county-sue-to-block-2nd-ballot-line-for-democrats.html
Zoom with Czarny: Bridget Kenney of Flip the Leg
Today Sit down with Bridget Kenney, the media coordinator for Flip the Leg. We give an overview of the 11 “flip” candidates, the Democrats who are taking on the GOP help legislative seats in the Onondaga County Legislature. Learn more at fliptheleg.com. I hope you enjoy.
Commissioner in a Car: Objections and budget update
Today I speak about the objection process at OCBOE and hearings on tap, good news coming from the NYS Budget, and answer some questions about Georgia and NY election laws. Hope you enjoy.
Dustin M. Czarny 